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# [How to Use the useState Hook in React](https://armaansingh.hashnode.dev/015-how-to-use-the-usestate-hook-in-react?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In React, useState is one of the most commonly used Hooks. It allows you to add state (data that changes over time) to your functional components. Like the number of items in a shopping cart, a user’s login status, or even the theme of your app (dark...

Sep 6, 2024 · 2 min read · armaansingh.hashnode.dev  
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