composing-components

Component composition patterns like Compound Components and Render Props eliminate prop drilling by passing data through Context instead of layering props through intermediate components. React 19's use() API simplifies Context consumption within composed structures.

Children prop provides simple containment for flexible layouts. Compound Components coordinate state across child elements using Context, ideal for Tabs and Accordions. Render Props pass rendering logic as functions, enabling maximum flexibility for custom rendering scenarios.

Create a parent component that manages shared state and exposes it via Context. Define child components that consume that Context to coordinate their behavior. Document required child component names and use React 19's use() API for clean Context access throughout the composition.

Prefer composition when components have many optional features or need coordinated behavior across children. Composition keeps component APIs clean and maintainable, reduces prop combinations, and makes required relationships between parts explicit to users.

Yes. Refactor components by extracting rendering logic into Compound or Render Props structures. Start with simpler patterns like Children slots, then graduate to Compound Components if you need coordinated state across multiple child elements.