React 19: Streamlined Coding and Improved Performance

Key takeaways:

1. React 19 focuses on reducing the amount of code to write and improving app performance.
2. React Compiler converts React code into regular JavaScript, optimizing performance and removing the need for manual memoization tools.
3. Directives allow developers to specify where components run on the client or server.
4. Actions simplify form handling by executing functions when a form is submitted.
5. Use Optimistic Hook enhances user experience by performing optimistic updates in real-time apps.

# React 19 Overview

• React 19 introduces several changes to streamline coding and improve performance.
• The React Compiler converts React code into regular JavaScript, optimizing performance and removing the need for manual memoization tools like , , and .

# Directives

• Directives are strings that specify where React components run on the client () or server ().

# Actions

• Actions are functions called when a form is submitted, connected to the prop of any form element.
• Asynchronous actions require the hook to prevent multiple form submissions before the first one finishes.

# Use Optimistic Hook

• The hook performs optimistic updates in real-time apps, enhancing user experience.
• It temporarily updates the user interface while waiting for the server's response.

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