React Hooks are a powerful feature introduced in React 16.8, replacing the need for class components with simpler function components.
The useState hook allows for state management in functional components, making the code cleaner and easier to understand.
Other essential hooks like useEffect, useContext, useRef, useMemo, and useCallback provide solutions for handling side effects, sharing data, managing focus, and optimizing performance.
Developers can also create custom hooks to reuse logic across components, improving code reusability and maintaining state persistency.