React Side Effects Explained with useEffect (2025 Guide)
Updated: September 15, 2025
React useEffect explained for 2026: mount vs. update vs. cleanup, dependency arrays, common bugs, and when to reach for useSyncExternalStore or useLayoutEffect.
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