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# [Mastering useRef in React: A Practical Guide](https://blog.jobins.jp/mastering-useref-in-react-a-practical-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn useRef in React with real examples: DOM access, storing timers and previous values, avoiding stale closures, and preventing extra re-renders.

Jul 22 · 7 min read · blog.jobins.jp  
Updated Jul 31  
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