#react-192

#react-192

At its core, the useEffectEvent hook allows you to create stable event handlers within effects. These handlers always have access to the latest state and props, even without being included in the effect's dependency array. However, on a broader scope, the Hook provides a solution to a subtle but common challenge that affects how effects in React handle the stale closure problem.

Great developer experience feels amazing, until your design system starts breaking down. Here's why good DX isn't enough and what makes teams scale successfully. Peter Aideloje Oct 14, 2025 9 min read Discover what's new in React 19.2, which features long-awaited features like the Activity API and the useEffectEvent Hook.