react-syntax-refs

What problem does it solve?

Managing and using React refs across React 18 and 19 can be error-prone. This guide consolidates patterns for useRef, forwardRef, useImperativeHandle, and callback refs to promote safe, predictable behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Unified guidance on ref usage across React 18/19 for DOM access and component APIs.
• Clear patterns for imperative APIs (useImperativeHandle) and stable references in TSX components.
• Real-world use case: a form component that exposes a focus() method via a ref to its parent.

Quick Start

Create a small TextInput component that uses useRef to access the input element and demonstrates forwarding a ref to a parent.