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What are React hooks lifecycle equivalents?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Hooks like useEffect and useLayoutEffect replace lifecycle methods like componentDidMount and componentDidUpdate.
Deep explanation
useEffect runs after render and can mimic componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount depending on dependencies. useLayoutEffect runs synchronously before paint, similar to componentDidMount but blocking rendering.
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