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How does `useCallback` contribute to performance optimization in React?

Discuss the `useCallback` hook and its use cases in preventing unnecessary re-renders.

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Answer

useCallback returns a memoized version of the callback that only changes if one of the dependencies has changed.

  • Reduces the creation of new functions on every render, enhancing performance.
  • Particularly useful when passing callbacks to optimized child components.
  • However, it comes with overhead; it should be used when performance gains outweigh this.

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