Render props enable flexible component composition. Here's how to use them effectively alongside modern hooks.
Basic Render Props
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Data Fetching
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Toggle Component
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Form State Management
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Headless Components
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Converting to Hooks
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Best Practices
When to Use:
✓ Cross-cutting concerns
✓ Headless UI components
✓ Dynamic rendering logic
✓ Component inversion of control
Design:
✓ Keep render props focused
✓ Memoize callbacks
✓ Provide sensible defaults
✓ Type render prop arguments
Alternatives:
✓ Use hooks for stateful logic
✓ Use composition for structure
✓ Use context for deep sharing
✓ Combine patterns as needed
Conclusion
Render props enable powerful component composition by inverting control to the consumer. While hooks have replaced many render prop use cases, they remain valuable for headless components and flexible APIs. Use them alongside hooks for maximum flexibility.