Why is my React component not re-rendering after state update?

Issue

I’m updating state in a React component using useState, but the component is not re-rendering. What could be causing this?

Solution

  1. State Mutation: Ensure you are not mutating the state directly. Always use the setter function:
    const [count, setCount] = useState(0);
    setCount(count + 1); // ✅ Correct
    

    instead of:

    count++; // ❌ Wrong (mutating state)
    
  2. Same State Value: If React sees the new state as identical to the previous one, it won’t trigger a re-render. Try logging the state values to check.
  3. Asynchronous Updates: React batches state updates. If you’re setting state inside an event handler, wrap it in a function:jsx
    setCount(prevCount => prevCount + 1);
    
  4. Component Not Re-Rendering: If you are using React.memo or PureComponent, check if props/state are actually changing.