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shouldComponentUpdate, getDerivedStateFromProps, getSnapshotBeforeUpdate, and hooks vs lifecycle coverage

Some class lifecycle methods exist for optimization, derived state, or pre-commit DOM reads, and hooks do not map one-to-one with every lifecycle scenario.

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shouldComponentUpdate, getDerivedStateFromProps, getSnapshotBeforeUpdate, and hooks vs lifecycle coverage

Some class lifecycle methods exist for optimization, derived state, or pre-commit DOM reads, and hooks do not map one-to-one with every lifecycle scenario.

  • shouldComponentUpdate controls update skipping
  • getDerivedStateFromProps is niche and often misused
  • getSnapshotBeforeUpdate captures DOM info before commit

shouldComponentUpdate, getDerivedStateFromProps, getSnapshotBeforeUpdate, and hooks vs lifecycle coverage