React's component-based architecture encourages developers to adopt various patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications. Here are some widely used patterns:
1. Componentization 📦
Breaking UI into reusable components is foundational. For example:
- Functional components with hooks
- Class components (legacy)
- Custom hooks for shared logic
2. State Management 🧠
Effective state handling ensures predictable UI behavior:
- Local state with useState
- Global state with Context API
- State management libraries like Redux or MobX
3. Higher-Order Components (HOCs) 🧩
Reusability through function composition:
- Wrapping components for shared props
- Enhancing components with additional functionality
4. Render Props 🎨
Passing rendering logic as a prop:
- Customizing component output
- Sharing data between components
5. Context API 🌐
Prop drilling alternative for global state:
- Creating context providers
- Consuming context in nested components
6. Custom Hooks 🛠
Encapsulating reusable logic:
- UseReducer for complex state
- useEffect for side effects
- useFetch for API calls
For advanced patterns, check our guide on React best practices.