Building a Custom Hook in React: When and How to Use It

Are you still duplicating logic across multiple components in your React app? That repetitive API fetch, the same input field handler, or scroll event listener you're copying over and over… it’s time to level up. Let’s break out of that loop and learn how to build a custom logic extractor that makes your code cleaner, more maintainable, and scalable. By the end of this post, you'll know exactly: Why this reusable technique is a game-changer for React apps. When it’s the right time to extract shared logic. How to create a powerful utility with real-world examples. How to supercharge it with open-source tools and community best practices.

May 13, 2025 - 06:27
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Building a Custom Hook in React: When and How to Use It

Are you still duplicating logic across multiple components in your React app? That repetitive API fetch, the same input field handler, or scroll event listener you're copying over and over… it’s time to level up.

Let’s break out of that loop and learn how to build a custom logic extractor that makes your code cleaner, more maintainable, and scalable.

By the end of this post, you'll know exactly:

  • Why this reusable technique is a game-changer for React apps.
  • When it’s the right time to extract shared logic.
  • How to create a powerful utility with real-world examples.
  • How to supercharge it with open-source tools and community best practices.

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