Summary

In this chapter, we delved into the world of HOCs and Hooks in React, exploring their utility in enhancing component logic while maintaining a clean, readable code base. Through the lens of creating an expandable panel and a drop-down list, we illustrated the composability of HOCs and the encapsulation of stateful logic that Hooks offer. Transitioning to a more intricate drop-down list, we introduced asynchronous data fetching, demonstrating how Hooks can simplify state management in data-loading scenarios.

We then transitioned into the realm of Headless Component, a powerful pattern that separates logic from the JSX code, providing a robust framework to manage state while leaving the UI representation to the developer. Through examples, we demonstrated how this separation facilitates the creation of reusable, accessible, and customizable components. The discussion was enriched with a review of notable libraries, such as React Table, Downshift, React Aria, and Headless UI...