useCallback: Memoizing Functions
- The `useCallback` hook is used to memoize callback functions within functional components.
- It takes a function and an array of dependencies as arguments.
- It returns a memoized version of the callback function.
- It is useful for optimizing performance by preventing unnecessary re-creation of callback functions on each render, especially when passed as props to child components.
Example: Below is an example of useCallback hook.
Javascript
import React, { useCallback } from 'react' ; const Button = ({ onClick, label }) => { return <button onClick={onClick}>{label}</button>; }; const MyComponent = () => { const handleClick = useCallback(() => { console.log( 'Button clicked!' ); }, []); return <Button onClick={handleClick} label= "Click me" />; }; export default MyComponent; |
Optimizing Performance with useMemo and useCallback Hooks
In React applications, optimizing performance is crucial for ensuring smooth user experiences, especially in components with complex computations or frequent re-renders. Two hooks provided by React, useMemo, and useCallback, offer efficient ways to achieve performance improvements by memoizing values and callback functions, respectively.
Table of Content
- Understanding the Need for Optimization
- Determining When to Utilize These Hooks
- useMemo: Preserving Computation Results
- useCallback: Memoizing Functions
- How useCallback works?
- Preventing Unnecessary Child Component Rerenders
- Benefits of useMemo an useCallback Hooks
- Conclusion