Q39: What is the useImperativeHandle hook?
useImperativeHandle customizes the instance value exposed to parent components when using a ref. It restricts which internal methods or properties parents can access rather than exposing full DOM nodes.
Key Takeaways
- Customizes imperative ref handles exposed to parent components.
- Must be paired with
React.forwardRef.
Knowledge Check
Which React function MUST be paired with useImperativeHandle to pass the custom handle back?