<ul><li>Closures are functions that remember the variables from where they were created - like functions with memory.</li><li>Stale closures happen when your function is using outdated values from its memory instead of current values.</li><li>Functional updates in React (setCount(count => count + 1)) ensure you're always working with the most current state.</li><li>Use functional updates when the new state depends on the previous state</li><li>Be especially careful with closures in async operations and event handlers</li><li>When in doubt, console.log your values to check for stale closures</li><li>React components use closures to remember their state and props</li><li>Stale closures can lead to bugs when state updates don't work as expected</li><li>Functional updates provide a reliable solution for working with the latest state</li><li>Remember: When updating state based on its previous value, prefer functional updates. It's like having a reliable assistant who always checks the current value before making changes, rather than working from memory!</li></ul>

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