What is state in React, and what are its properties?

State in React is a built-in object that is used to store and manage data that changes over time in a component.
When state changes, the component re-renders, and the UI is updated to reflect the new state.

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Key Properties of State in React:

Property	Description
Mutable	State is changeable using state setter functions like setState() or useState().
Component-specific	Each component has its own state. Changing state in one component does not affect other components, unless passed as props.
Triggers Re-render	When state updates, React re-renders the component to reflect the updated state in the UI.
Asynchronous Updates	State updates can be asynchronous. React may batch multiple state updates for performance optimization.
Initial Value	State can have an initial value when declared.

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Using State in Class Component:

javascriptCopyEditimport React, { Component } from 'react';

class Counter extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = { count: 0 };
  }

  incrementCount = () => {
    this.setState({ count: this.state.count + 1 });
  };

  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <p>Count: {this.state.count}</p>
        <button onClick={this.incrementCount}>Increment</button>
      </div>
    );
  }
}

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Using State in Function Component (with Hooks):

javascriptCopyEditimport { useState } from 'react';

function Counter() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

  const incrementCount = () => {
    setCount(count + 1);
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <p>Count: {count}</p>
      <button onClick={incrementCount}>Increment</button>
    </div>
  );
}

Explanation:

• useState(0) → Initializes state with 0.
• count → Current state value.
• setCount() → Updates the state and triggers a re-render.

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Key Points to Remember:

Concept	Explanation
Initial State	Set default state in constructor (Class) or useState() (Function).
State Update	Use this.setState() in Class Components or setState() from useState() in Function Components.
Re-rendering	State change → Re-render component.
Immutable	Never modify state directly → Use setState() or state setters.
Asynchronous Nature	State updates may be asynchronous, so use callbacks if relying on the previous state.

Example of using callback with state update:

javascriptCopyEditsetCount(prevCount => prevCount + 1);

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Difference Between Props and State:

Aspect	Props	State
Definition	Data passed from parent to child component.	Data managed within the component itself.
Mutable?	Immutable (read-only).	Mutable (changeable using setState() or useState()).
Triggers Re-render?	Yes, when props change.	Yes, when state changes.
Controlled By	Parent component.	Component itself.

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Key Takeaways:

• State stores dynamic data that influences a component’s output.
• When state changes, React automatically re-renders the component.
• Use useState() in Function Components and this.setState() in Class Components.
• State is private and fully controlled by the component.

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