The Complete React Developer Course (with Hooks and Redux) - The useEffect Hook

The video tutorial introduces the useEffect hook in React, comparing it to lifecycle methods in class-based components. It demonstrates useEffect with a counter example, showing how it can be used to synchronize state with the document title. A challenge is presented to sync notes with local storage using useEffect, followed by a solution walkthrough. The tutorial emphasizes the power of useEffect in managing side effects in functional components.

In what scenarios would you prefer to use useEffect over useState?

How can you ensure that the useEffect hook runs only when specific dependencies change?

What are the potential pitfalls of using useEffect incorrectly?

What steps are involved in updating local storage when the notes array changes?