State Management

useLocalStorage

Sync component state with browser localStorage automatically.

Overview

useLocalStorage combines React state with localStorage to persist data across browser sessions. It handles serialization, type safety, and provides easy state management with automatic persistence.

Hook Implementation

The complete hook source code

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Usage Example

See how to use this hook in your components

Example Componenttypescript
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API Reference

Parameters

key: string

localStorage key

initialValue: T

Initial value if key doesn't exist

Returns

[T, (value: T) => void] - Current value and setter function

Best Practices

  • Always memoize or stabilize dependencies to prevent unnecessary re-renders
  • Consider the performance implications when dealing with frequently updated values
  • Test edge cases like null values, rapid updates, and component unmounting