hooks-pattern

Structure React components with built-in and reusable custom hooks.

Updated May 20, 2026
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Skill: hooks-pattern
Source: https://github.com/Hollowvyn/cognipace-v2/tree/main/.agents/skills/hooks-pattern
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hollowvyn/cognipace-v2 --skill hooks-pattern-hollowvyn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hooks help you avoid duplicating state and lifecycle code across components by providing a clean way to reuse stateful logic in functional React.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State & Side-Effect Management: Use useState for local state and useEffect for side effects instead of class lifecycle methods.
  • Reusable Custom Hooks: Encapsulate shared behavior into use... custom hooks so multiple components can share the same logic.
  • Rules-of-Hooks Guardrails: Apply the Rules of Hooks by calling hooks only at the top level and only from React functions, reducing subtle runtime bugs.
  • Performance-Aware Guidance: Prefer derived state in render and rely on React/compiler memoization instead of unnecessary manual useMemo/useCallback.

Quick Start

Create a custom hook that wraps your shared state and side-effect behavior using useState and useEffect, then call it from each component that needs that logic.

Frequently Asked Questions about hooks-pattern

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I extract shared React Hook logic from multiple functional components?

To extract shared React Hook logic, encapsulate the duplicated stateful behavior into a custom hook using `useState` and `useEffect`, then call that custom hook from each functional component that needs it.

What are the Rules of Hooks and when do they apply to custom hooks?

The Rules of Hooks require calling hooks only at the top level of your React functions and never inside loops or conditions. They apply to custom hooks to prevent subtle runtime bugs during state and side-effect management.

How do I manage side effects in functional components without class lifecycle methods?

You manage side effects in functional components by using the `useEffect` hook instead of class lifecycle methods, allowing you to handle subscriptions and other side-effect behavior cleanly within your custom hooks.

Do I need useMemo or useCallback for every variable or function in my custom hooks?

You do not need `useMemo` or `useCallback` for every variable in custom hooks. It is better to prefer derived state during render and rely on React compiler memoization instead of applying unnecessary manual memoization.

Can I use useState and useEffect to handle form state across different components?

Yes, you can use `useState` and `useEffect` to handle form state by encapsulating the form handling logic into a reusable custom hook, which multiple components can then call to share the exact same stateful behavior.

Why should I prefix my reusable hook functions with use?

You should prefix reusable hook functions with `use` to signal to React that they are custom hooks. This enforces the Rules of Hooks and ensures correct execution of state and side-effect logic.