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# [React Under the Hood: How React Actually Works](https://pranita.hashnode.dev/react-under-the-hood-how-react-actually-works?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When we first start learning React, we write components, use useState, see things magically update on the screen, and think “this is cool!“ But have you ever wondered what’s actually happening behind the scenes? Understanding how React works internal...

Jan 18 · 7 min read · pranita.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jan 21  
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