React Hot Loader

Overview:

React Hot Loader is a tool that allows developers to tweak React components in real time, improving the development experience. It is expected to be replaced by React Fast Refresh in certain environments like React Native, parcel, webpack, and others, where Fast Refresh is now supported. The transition to Fast Refresh is recommended for a more efficient and streamlined development process.

Features:

• Real-time tweaking of React components
• Support for Fast Refresh in various environments
• Hooks support with automatic updates on Hot Module Replacement
• Option to control hooks reloading and resetting

Installation:

1. Install react-hot-loader as a regular dependency.
2. Add react-hot-loader/babel to your .babelrc.
3. Mark your root component as hot-exported.
4. Ensure react-hot-loader is required before react and react-dom.
5. Use @hot-loader/react-dom to replace the react-dom package.
6. Configure RHL options for hooks reloading and resetting.

Summary:

React Hot Loader is a valuable tool for developers working with React, offering real-time tweaking of components and support for Fast Refresh in various environments. By following the installation steps and configuring the necessary options, developers can enhance their development workflow and make the transition to React Fast Refresh for a more efficient experience.