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What is React Native lifecycle?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Lifecycle refers to mounting, updating, and unmounting phases.
Deep explanation
Functional components use hooks like useEffect to handle lifecycle events instead of class lifecycle methods.
Real-world example
Fetching API data on screen load.
Common mistakes
- Missing dependency array in useEffect.
Follow-up questions
- What replaces componentDidMount?
- What causes re-render?