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What is stale closure in React and how do you fix it?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Stale closure happens when a function captures outdated state or props.
Deep explanation
Closures in hooks like useEffect or event handlers capture values at render time. If dependencies are not updated, the function may use stale values. Fix by adding dependencies or using refs.
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