Refactoring Legacy React Code: Moving from OOP to Functional Components

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Refactoring Legacy React Code: Moving from OOP to Functional Components

When React Hooks arrived in 2019, switching to functional components seemed impractical. But as the ecosystem evolved, new techniques emerged. This article explores key strategies for migrating class-based components to modern React patterns—leveraging composition, useImperativeHandle, and function-based customization. Ready to embrace the future of React?