useRef Hook in React JS | ReactJS Full Course #8

🚀 Master React useRef Hook - Complete Tutorial in Hindi

In this video, we'll learn the useRef hook from first principles! No pattern memorization - pure understanding of WHY and HOW useRef works.

📚 What You'll Learn:

✅ What is useRef and why does it exist?
✅ The fundamental problem useRef solves
✅ Two main use cases of useRef
✅ Storing mutable values (interval IDs, timers, counters)
✅ Accessing real DOM elements directly
✅ useRef vs useState - when to use what
✅ Building practical examples from scratch

🔥 Projects We Build:

1️⃣ Stopwatch with Start, Stop, Reset (bug-free implementation)
2️⃣ Auto-focus Search Input
3️⃣ Video Player with Play/Pause/Restart controls
4️⃣ Form handling with useRef
5️⃣ Skip forward/backward functionality

💡 Key Concepts Covered:

Why useRef doesn't trigger re-renders
How .current property works
Preventing memory leaks in intervals
Direct DOM manipulation in React
Real-world use cases you'll actually use

Perfect for beginners who want to understand React hooks deeply, not just copy-paste code!

🎯 Who is this for?
React developers learning hooks
Students who want first-principles understanding
Anyone building interactive React applications

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