Yea, I got burned by this one too - overusing class-based components instead of functional components. It's way easier to manage state and props with hooks, especially when you're starting out. Any other tips for beginners?
"Dude, I can totally relate to this thread. One thing I always tell newbies is to not over-engineer their React code - simplicity is key, especially when you're starting out. Don't get too caught up in building a super complex state management system when a simple setState will do."
"Dude, don't forget the importance of understanding JSX. I've seen many noobs struggle with it, but once they grasp the basics, React just clicks. Make sure to check out some tutorials on it too, it's not as intimidating as it seems."