What is batching in React 18 and how does it differ from earlier versions?

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What is batching in React 18 and how does it differ from earlier versions?

Key points

  • React 18 automatically batches all state updates, improving performance.
  • Earlier versions of React only batched updates within React event handlers.
  • Batching in React 18 includes updates in timeouts, promises, and native event handlers.
  • This change in batching behavior enhances the efficiency of state updates in React 18.

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