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Displaying 2 items of PodRocket with the tag "react hook".
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The useless useCallback: React performance myths unpacked, with Dominik Dorfmeister (Repeat)
November 27th, 2025 | 22 mins 55 secs
react, react hook, react usecallback
In this repeat episode, Dominik Dorfmeister unpacks the pitfalls of React’s useCallback and useMemo, revealing how these hooks often introduce more complexity than performance gains. He explores the promise of the React Compiler, the practical power of the “latest ref” pattern, and strategies to boost code readability and maintainability at scale.
Learn why overusing useEffect and manual memoization can do more harm than good, and how teams can level up their PR reviews and performance practices using tools like the ESLint React Compiler plugin.React useCallback, React useMemo, React memoization, React performance optimization, React compiler, React hooks best practices, React ref pattern, useEffect pitfalls, React readability, React ES Lint plugin, latest ref pattern React, React virtualized lists, React performance myths, useEffect overuse, React self review PRs, Dominik Dorfmeister React, Tans Stack Libraries
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The useless useCallback: React performance myths unpacked, with Dominik Dorfmeister
September 4th, 2025 | 22 mins 55 secs
react, react hook, react usecallback
Dominik Dorfmeister unpacks the pitfalls of React’s useCallback and useMemo, revealing how these hooks often introduce more complexity than performance gains. He explores the promise of the React Compiler, the practical power of the “latest ref” pattern, and strategies to boost code readability and maintainability at scale.
Learn why overusing useEffect and manual memoization can do more harm than good, and how teams can level up their PR reviews and performance practices using tools like the ESLint React Compiler plugin.