This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.

Explainer

Hooks: Special functions in React that let you use state and lifecycle features in functional components. useState manages local state, while useEffect handles side effects. Hooks simplify code, improve readability, and promote reusable logic without changing component hierarchy.

Additional Context

Introduced in React 16.8, Hooks address limitations in class components, allowing developers to write more modular and cleaner code. They are pivotal in modern React development, enabling better separation of concerns and code reuse across different components.