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
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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)
- 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.
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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);
- Component Not Re-Rendering: If you are using React.memo or PureComponent, check if props/state are actually changing.