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Improve React Hooks Documentation

Enhanced the React Hooks documentation with more examples and common pitfalls section.

Improve React Hooks Documentation

Contribution Overview

Expanded the official React Hooks documentation to include more real-world examples, common pitfalls, and best practices that developers frequently ask about.

Changes Made

Added Sections

  1. Common Pitfalls
    • Infinite render loops
    • Stale closures
    • Missing dependencies
    • Over-optimization
  2. Advanced Patterns
    • Custom hooks composition
    • Sharing state between components
    • Performance optimization techniques
    • Testing strategies
  3. Real-World Examples
    • Data fetching with error handling
    • Form management
    • Authentication flows
    • WebSocket integration

Improved Content

  • Added interactive code examples
  • Included CodeSandbox demos
  • Added troubleshooting guide
  • Improved search keywords

Impact

  • Reduced duplicate questions in issues
  • Helped new developers avoid common mistakes
  • Improved documentation search results
  • Better learning experience

Pull Request

#26701 - Merged on January 25, 2026

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