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84 changes: 40 additions & 44 deletions blog/Beginner’s Guide to the Top 5 React Hooks.md
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---
title: 'A Beginner’s Guide to the Top 5 React Hooks'
title: "A Beginner’s Guide to the Top 5 React Hooks"
sidebar_label: React hooks
authors: [dharshibalasubramaniyam]
tags: [react.js, react-hooks]
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### Importing useState hook from react:

```js
import { useState } from 'react';
import { useState } from "react";
```

### Declaring a state variable named count with an initial value of 0,
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);
};
```

- In above example, when the button is clicked, the onClick event handler calls the setCount function with the updated value of count (count + 1), causing the component to re-render with the new state value.

- Note: We cannot update a state variable like, count = count +1
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```js
const Counter = () => {
const [person, setPerson] = useState({id: '1', name: 'John', age: 25});
const [person, setPerson] = useState({ id: "1", name: "John", age: 25 });

const updateName = (newName) => {
setPerson(prevState => {
setPerson((prevState) => {
return { ...prevState, name: newName };
});
};

const updateAge = (newAge) => {
setPerson(prevState => {
setPerson((prevState) => {
return { ...prevState, age: newAge };
});
};

return (
<div>
{/* form to update name and age */}
</div>
);
return <div>{/* form to update name and age */}</div>;
};
```

## 2. ‘useEffect’ hook

- The useEffect hook in React enables functional components to perform side effects, such as data fetching, DOM manipulation, or subscriptions. It replaces lifecycle methods like componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount in class components.

### componentDidMount
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```js
useEffect(() => {
// Perform initialization or side effects
console.log("The component is rendered initially.")
console.log("The component is rendered initially.");
}, []);
```

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```js
useEffect(() => {
// Effect runs after every render
console.log("The component is rendered.")
console.log("The component is rendered.");
});
```

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```js
useEffect(() => {
// Perform side effects after state or props update
console.log("dependency1 or dependency2 have updated.")
console.log("dependency1 or dependency2 have updated.");
}, [dependency1, dependency2]);
```

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```js
useEffect(() => {
// Perform side effects
console.log("dependency is updated.")
console.log("dependency is updated.");
return () => {
// Cleanup tasks
console.log("The component is unmounted.")
console.log("The component is unmounted.");
};
}, [dependency]);
```
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```js
// themeContext.js
import React, { createContext } from 'react';
import React, { createContext } from "react";

export const ThemeContext = createContext(null);
```
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```js
function App() {
const theme = 'dark';
const theme = "dark";

return (
<ThemeContext.Provider value={theme}>
<MyComponent/>
<MyComponent />
</ThemeContext.Provider>
);
}
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- Now, any component within the provider can access the context using the useContext hook.

```js
import React, { useContext } from 'react';
import ThemeContext from './ThemeContext';
import React, { useContext } from "react";
import ThemeContext from "./ThemeContext";

function MyComponent() {
const theme = useContext(ThemeContext);

return <div
style={{
background: theme === 'dark' ?
'#222' : '#fff' }
}
>
Content
</div>;
return (
<div
style={{
background: theme === "dark" ? "#222" : "#fff",
}}
>
Content
</div>
);
}
```

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// Step 1: Define initial state
const initialState = { count: 0 };

return (
<div>
content
</div>
);
return <div>content</div>;
};
```

### Reducer Function

- You define a reducer function. This function takes two arguments: the current state and an action, and returns the new state based on the action. The reducer function is responsible for updating the state.

```js
// Step 2: Define reducer function
const reducer = (state, action) => {
switch (action.type) {
case 'increment':
case "increment":
return { count: state.count + 1 };
case 'decrement':
case "decrement":
return { count: state.count - 1 };
default:
throw new Error();
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```js
const Counter = () => {
const initialState = { count: 0 };

// Step 3: Use useReducer hook
const [state, dispatch] = useReducer(reducer, initialState);

return (
<div>
Count: {state.count}
<button onClick={() => dispatch({ type: 'increment' })}>+</button>
<button onClick={() => dispatch({ type: 'decrement' })}>-</button>
<button onClick={() => dispatch({ type: "increment" })}>+</button>
<button onClick={() => dispatch({ type: "decrement" })}>-</button>
</div>
);
};
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Example 1

```js
import React, { useRef } from 'react';
import React, { useRef } from "react";

function MyComponent() {
// Create a ref to store a DOM element
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Example 2

```js
import React, { useState, useRef } from 'react';
import React, { useState, useRef } from "react";

function Counter() {
// State for storing the count
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if (intervalIdRef.current !== null) {
return; // If already running, do nothing
}

// Start the counter
intervalIdRef.current = setInterval(() => {
setCount(prevCount => prevCount + 1);
setCount((prevCount) => prevCount + 1);
}, 1000);
};

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if (intervalIdRef.current === null) {
return; // If not running, do nothing
}

// Stop the counter
clearInterval(intervalIdRef.current);
intervalIdRef.current = null;
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export default Counter;
```

- We have a state variable count that stores the current count.
- We create a ref named intervalIdRef using useRef(null). This ref will be used to store the ID returned by setInterval so that we can later clear the interval.
- startCounter function starts a timer using setInterval and increments the count every second. It first checks if the counter is already running to avoid starting multiple timers simultaneously.
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## Overview

Cloud computing offers scalable resources and convenience, but it also introduces unique cybersecurity challenges. This guide covers key aspects of cybersecurity in cloud computing, including common threats, best practices, and security frameworks.

## Table of Contents

## 1. Introduction to Cloud Computing

Cloud computing provides on-demand delivery of computing resources over the internet, enabling businesses to scale and innovate quickly. However, this flexibility comes with cybersecurity challenges that need to be addressed to protect sensitive data and applications.

## 2. Common Cloud Security Threats

### Data Breaches

Data breaches in the cloud can occur due to misconfigured storage, weak authentication, or vulnerabilities in the cloud infrastructure.

### Insider Threats

Insider threats involve malicious activities by employees or other trusted individuals who have access to sensitive data.

### Account Hijacking

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to cloud accounts through phishing, brute force attacks, or exploiting vulnerabilities.

### Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

DoS attacks overwhelm cloud services with traffic, causing disruptions and potentially leading to data loss.

## 3. Cloud Security Models

### Shared Responsibility Model

The shared responsibility model divides security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer. Providers secure the infrastructure, while customers are responsible for securing their data and applications.

### Security as a Service (SECaaS)

SECaaS delivers security services through the cloud, offering solutions like antivirus, intrusion detection, and security monitoring.

## 4. Best Practices for Cloud Security

### Data Encryption

Encrypt data both in transit and at rest to protect it from unauthorized access.

### Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Implement strong IAM practices, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and least privilege access, to control who can access cloud resources.

### Regular Audits and Compliance

Conduct regular security audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

### Secure Application Development

Follow secure coding practices and regularly update applications to fix security vulnerabilities.

## 5. Cloud Security Frameworks and Standards

### NIST Cloud Computing Security

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides guidelines and best practices for securing cloud environments.

### ISO/IEC 27017

This international standard offers guidelines for information security controls specific to cloud services.

### CSA Cloud Controls Matrix

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) provides a framework of security controls tailored to cloud computing environments.

## 6. Implementing Cloud Security

### Choosing a Secure Cloud Provider

Select a cloud provider with strong security measures, certifications, and a proven track record.

### Configuring Security Settings

Properly configure security settings, such as firewalls, encryption, and access controls, to protect cloud resources.

### Monitoring and Incident Response

Implement continuous monitoring and establish an incident response plan to quickly detect and respond to security incidents.

## 7. Case Studies of Cloud Security Breaches

### Analysis of Major Incidents

Examine major cloud security breaches to understand how they occurred and the impact they had.

### Lessons Learned

Learn from past incidents to improve security measures and prevent similar breaches in the future.

## 8. Future Trends in Cloud Security

### AI and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can enhance cloud security by detecting and responding to threats in real-time.

### Quantum Computing

Quantum computing poses new challenges and opportunities for cloud security, particularly in the field of encryption.

### Zero Trust Architecture

Zero trust architecture assumes that threats can come from both outside and inside the network, and it implements strict access controls and continuous monitoring.

## 9. Conclusion

Securing cloud environments is crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining trust. By understanding the unique challenges of cloud security and implementing best practices, organizations can leverage the benefits of cloud computing while minimizing risks.
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