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What "Clean Code" Means to Me in a React Codebase

What "Clean Code" Means to Me in a React Codebase

via Dev.to ReactSaad Mehmood

“Clean code” can mean anything. In a React (or React Native) codebase, here’s what I actually aim for—concrete, not vague. 1. One Job Per Component A component should do one thing: render a list, show a form, display a card. If it’s doing “fetch data + transform + render + handle three different states,” I split it. Smaller components are easier to read, test, and reuse. I extract hooks for logic (data fetching, form state) so the component stays mostly presentational. 2. Names That Describe Purpose Components: UserCard , OrderSummary , LoginForm —names that say what they are. Functions: formatCurrency , getUserDisplayName , validateEmail —names that say what they do. I avoid Wrapper , Container , or Component1 unless there’s no better name. Good names reduce the need for comments. 3. Fewer Props, Clear Contracts I keep the prop list short. If a component needs many props, I consider: is it doing too much? Can some props be grouped (e.g. user: { name, avatar } )? I use TypeScript so th

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