useUpdateEffect Hook

The useUpdateEffect hook is an enhanced version of React's useEffect that is triggered only when dependencies update, skipping the effect on the component's initial mount. It's particularly useful for effects that need to run in response to specific changes after the initial rendering.

Features

• Skips Initial Render: Executes the effect only on updates, not during the initial component mount.
• Custom Cleanup Function: Similar to useEffect, it allows for a cleanup function to be returned from the effect.
• Compatible with SSR: Designed to work seamlessly in server-side rendering environments.

Installation

Installing Specific Hook

npm install @custom-react-hooks/use-update-effect

or

yarn add @custom-react-hooks/use-update-effect

Installing Complete Package

npm install @custom-react-hooks/all

or

yarn add @custom-react-hooks/all

Importing the Hook

The useUpdateEffect hook must be imported using a named import as shown below:

Named Import:

import { useUpdateEffect } from '@custom-react-hooks/use-update-effect';

This approach ensures that the hook integrates seamlessly into your project, maintaining consistency and predictability in how you use our package.

Usage

import React, { useState } from 'react';
import { useUpdateEffect } from '@custom-react-hooks/all';

const UpdateEffectComponent = () => {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);
  const [message, setMessage] = useState('');

  useUpdateEffect(() => {
    setMessage(`Effect ran at count: ${count}`);
  }, [count]);

  return (
    <div>
      <button onClick={() => setCount(c => c + 1)}>Increment</button>
      <p>Count: {count}</p>
      <p>{message}</p>
    </div>
  );
};

export default UpdateEffectComponent;

API Reference

Parameters

• effect (EffectCallback): The effect function to execute upon updates.
• deps (DependencyList): An array of dependencies that, when changed, trigger the effect.

Use Cases

• Conditional Execution: Run effects based on specific conditions or changes.
• Efficient Updates: Optimize component behavior by limiting effects to only necessary renders.

Contributing

Contributions to useUpdateEffect are welcome. Please submit issues or pull requests to enhance its functionality or address any concerns.