Why Should You Avoid Using setInterval Directly in React Hooks by Chris, Fullstack Engr, Solve GMBH
In this video, Chris Frewin, a Fullstack Engineer at Solve GMBH, discusses why it's not ideal to use setInterval directly in React hooks and how to handle it properly to prevent memory leaks and other issues.
Watch this video as Chris walks you through creating a custom hook, useInterval, designed to manage intervals safely within React's lifecycle.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:04 - Why using setInterval directly can cause issues
00:16 - Setting up the custom hook useInterval
00:28 - Storing callback references with useRef
00:48 - Updating callback references with useEffect
01:08 - Implementing setInterval within the custom hook
01:28 - Ensuring proper cleanup with clearInterval
02:08 - Adding the shouldRun parameter for control
02:35 - Integrating useInterval into usePleaseStay
03:21 - Final thoughts on lifecycle-safe interval management
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