Skip to content

What is the difference between functional and class components in React? #536

Answered by OrasanuAna
AlinaBlake asked this question in Q&A
Discussion options

You must be logged in to vote

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.

Replies: 1 comment

Comment options

You must be logged in to vote
0 replies
Answer selected by AlinaBlake
Sign up for free to join this conversation on GitHub. Already have an account? Sign in to comment
Category
Q&A
Labels
None yet
2 participants