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Evolution of React and Transition to Hooks
In this chapter, they discuss the evolution of React from using class-based components with lifecycle methods to using hooks. They explain how with the introduction of hooks, developers were able to avoid the need for binding method context and the use of lifecycle methods. They also mention the surprise launch of hooks during ReactConf and how they initially had to join a secret Facebook group to learn about hooks.