What has changed in React 18 during the Reconciliation process?
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Answer from AI
In React 18, the Reconciliation process (matching changes in the virtual DOM with the real DOM) has received several important improvements:
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Concurrent Rendering: React can now interrupt and resume work on updating the interface, which improves application responsiveness.
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Automatic Batching: Multiple state updates triggered within a single event or asynchronous callback are now automatically batched into a single DOM update, reducing re-renders.
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Transitions: Allow marking updates as non-urgent so React can prioritize important updates and smoothly update the UI.
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New APIs, such as
startTransition, enable explicit control over update priorities during Reconciliation.
These changes make the reconciliation process more flexible and efficient, enhancing performance and user experience.