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Class Component Vs. Functional Component in React

Class components and functional components are two different ways to define components in React. Here are some key differences between them:

1. Syntax:

   • Class Component: Class components are defined using JavaScript classes that extend the React.Component class. They include a render method to return the component's UI.
   • Functional Component: Functional components are JavaScript functions that take in props as arguments and return the component's UI as JSX.

2. State Management:

   • Class Component: Class components can have their own local state managed through this.state and can use lifecycle methods like componentDidMount and componentDidUpdate for side effects and state updates.
   • Functional Component: Functional components don't have built-in state management or lifecycle methods. However, with the introduction of React Hooks, functional components can now manage state and perform side effects using useState and useEffect hooks.

3. Lifecycle Methods:

   • Class Component: Class components have access to lifecycle methods such as componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount for managing component behavior over its lifetime.
   • Functional Component: Functional components do not have traditional lifecycle methods. Instead, you can use the useEffect hook to handle side effects and lifecycle-related logic.

4. Code Conciseness:

   • Functional Component: Functional components are generally more concise and easier to read, especially for simple UI components.
   • Class Component: Class components often require more boilerplate code and are considered less concise.

5. Compatibility with React Features:

   • Class Component: Some advanced features like Error Boundaries and Context Providers were traditionally easier to implement with class components.
   • Functional Component: Over time, functional components with hooks have become the recommended approach for building React applications, and they are compatible with most of React's features.

6. Performance:

   • Functional Component: Functional components have the potential to be more performant, especially when combined with memoization techniques like React.memo or useMemo.
   • Class Component: Class components can have performance bottlenecks due to the overhead of the class system.