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What is the difference between functional and class components in React? |
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Functional components are simple JavaScript functions that return JSX, while class components extend React.Component and have access to lifecycle methods like componentDidMount. Since React 16.8, Hooks enable state and lifecycle management in functional components. |
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Functional components are simple JavaScript functions that return JSX, while class components extend React.Component and have access to lifecycle methods like componentDidMount. Since React 16.8, Hooks enable state and lifecycle management in functional components.