react-patterns

Generate TypeScript React components and hooks with standardized patterns for state management and composition.

9|1|Updated Dec 1, 2025
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Skill: react-patterns
Source: https://github.com/benshapyro/cadre-devkit-claude/tree/main/skills/react-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benshapyro/cadre-devkit-claude --skill react-patterns-benshapyro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides modern React patterns and best practices for TypeScript apps, helping you structure components, hooks, and state management to reduce complexity and improve maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Component Structure: Organizes components and layouts using a clear folder hierarchy.
  • Hooks Best Practices: Guidelines for useState, useEffect, useMemo, useCallback, and custom hooks.
  • State Management: Patterns for context, reducers, and server-state integration.

Quick Start

Create a new React component following the patterns in this skill, e.g., implement a typed Button component with a stable props contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure React components with TypeScript for scalability?

React component structure with TypeScript uses clear folder hierarchies, explicit prop typing, and pattern-driven templates to organize UI primitives, feature components, and layouts. This reduces complexity and improves maintainability across growing codebases.

What are the best practices for React hooks in TypeScript projects?

React hooks best practices include proper use of useState, useEffect, useMemo, and useCallback with explicit typing, alongside custom hooks and server-state strategies. This prevents common issues like unnecessary re-renders and state management bugs.

How do I manage state in React with TypeScript and context?

State management in TypeScript React uses context, reducers, and server-state patterns with well-defined prop contracts and typed compositions. This enables scalable, predictable data flow across components without prop drilling.

Can I apply these React patterns to existing TypeScript applications?

Yes, these patterns apply across new and existing TypeScript React projects. You can incrementally adopt component structure, hooks guidelines, and state management patterns to improve code organization and maintainability.

What's the difference between custom hooks and built-in React hooks for TypeScript?

Built-in React hooks like useState and useEffect handle core logic; custom hooks encapsulate reusable typed logic. Both are essential for scalable TypeScript React development, with custom hooks reducing duplication across components.

How do I handle data fetching and server state in React with TypeScript?

Server-state strategies in TypeScript React integrate data fetching patterns with hooks and context, ensuring type-safe async operations. This separates server data from local state and improves composability.