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# [Why Your React State Isn't Updating: Understanding Closures and State Snapshots](https://shoebilyas.hashnode.dev/why-your-react-state-isnt-updating-understanding-closures-and-state-snapshots?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn why React state variables show old values after setState calls. Master closures, state snapshots, and async rendering with practical examples.

Sep 6, 2025 · 6 min read · shoebilyas.hashnode.dev  
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