#Hooks

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Apr 12, 2026· 4 min read

Controlled vs Uncontrolled Inputs: The React Form Decision You Keep Getting Wrong

Every laggy form and 'why won't this update' bug traces back to one choice: who owns the input's value — React state or the DOM. Here's how to decide.

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Mar 9, 2026· 5 min read

React

useEffect Is Not a Lifecycle Method (Stop Treating It Like One)

Most useEffect bugs come from porting componentDidMount habits to hooks. Here's the synchronization model that makes effects predictable.

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