Ref Callbacks, React 19 and the Compiler

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This article revisits React ref callbacks, correcting previous recommendations and discussing how React 19 and the compiler impact their usage. It explains why useCallback isn't ideal for ref callbacks and demonstrates better patterns like moving functions outside components to prevent unnecessary re-renders while maintaining functionality.

Ref Callbacks, React 19 and the Compiler

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