Ravgeet Dhillon 2/2/2026

Debugging and Stopping Infinite Render Loops in React

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This technical article provides a step-by-step mental model for debugging and stopping infinite render loops in React, which cause 'Maximum update depth reached' errors. It explains the core feedback loop, demonstrates how to reproduce the bug, and identifies unstable references as the #1 root cause. The guide covers solutions like memoization with useMemo, choosing correct dependencies, and leveraging linting rules to prevent these loops at development time.

Debugging and Stopping Infinite Render Loops in React

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