Welcome to Chapter 1 of the GoProReact Book, where we explore the proper implementation of React's useEffect hook through the BookFinder component case study.
In this chapter, we'll examine different implementations of the BookFinder component, each showcasing various approaches to effects and state management. Through these examples, you'll learn common pitfalls and best practices when working with React's useEffect hook.
The BookFinder component demonstrates a simple search functionality that fetches data from an API based on user input. We'll explore four different implementations, each highlighting different aspects of React's useEffect and state management:
Properly synchronized state and effects
Implementation without proper state management
Implementation missing the useEffect hook
Implementation with an empty dependency array
Use the sidebar navigation in the case study view to switch between the different implementations. Each implementation showcases different patterns and potential issues.