Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We've looked at the ref hook previously which allows us to attach refs to DOM elements. Where does the forwardRef function come in with these? In this lesson, we dive into forwardRef, and see how useful it is with examples.

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Timestamp:
00:00 Recap on Refs with Demo
01:53 Where would you need forwardRef?
04:06 How to use forwardRef
06:40 Use forwardRefs all the time?

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