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React Compiler One Year In: Did Manual memo() Actually Die?

A technical evaluation of the React Compiler one year after launch. Check if useMemo and useCallback are obsolete, and learn compiler rules.

Sachin SharmaCreator

Aug 1, 2026

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React Compiler One Year In: Did Manual memo() Actually Die?

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A technical evaluation of the React Compiler one year after launch. Check if useMemo and useCallback are obsolete, and learn compiler rules.

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