React

useRef Hook in React

Hold mutable values and DOM node references without re-rendering.

August 21, 2026 By malekimtiyajmca@gmail.com 1 min read

useRef Hook in React — a practical guide to React useRef with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Great for input focus, previous values, and timer IDs.

useRef

const inputRef = useRef(null);
useEffect(() => { inputRef.current?.focus(); }, []);
<input ref={inputRef} />