React Snippets

React Snippets - Contribution Guide

Use this snippet template to write a new snippet.

• Snippet filenames must correspond to the title of the snippet. For example, if your snippet is titled ### AwesomeComponent the filename should be AwesomeComponent.md.
  • Use TitleCase, not camelCase, kebab-case or snake_case when naming components.
  • Avoid capitalization of words, except if the whole word is capitalized (e.g. URL should be capitalized in the filename and the snippet title).
• Snippet titles should be the same as the name of the component that is present in the snippet.
  • All snippet titles must be prefixed with ### and be at the very first line of your snippet.
  • Snippet titles must be unique (although if you cannot find a better title, just add some placeholder at the end of the filename and title and we will figure it out).
  • Follow snippet titles with an empty line.
• Snippet descriptions must be short and to the point. Try to explain what the snippet does and how the snippet works and what Javascript/React features are used. Remember to include what functions you are using and why.
  • Follow snippet descriptions with an empty line.
• Snippet code must be enclosed inside ```jsx and ```.
  • If your snippet is accompanied by CSS code, enclose it inside ```css and ``` and present it before the JS/JSX code.
  • Remember to start your snippet's code on a new line below the opening backticks.
  • Use standard function notation to define your component. For example function MyComponent(props) { ... }.
  • Do not write components using classes, use React Hooks instead.
  • Please use Javascript Semi-Standard Style.
  • Try to keep your snippets' code short and to the point. Use modern techniques and features. Make sure to test your code before submitting.
  • All snippets must be followed by one (more if necessary) test case after the code, in a new block enclosed inside ```jsx and ```. The syntax for this is ReactDOM.render(<MyComponent />, document.getElementById("root"));. Use multiline examples only if necessary.
  • Try to make your component name unique, so that it does not conflict with existing snippets.
• Snippets should be as brief as possible, without sacrificing functionality. If your snippet seems longer than most, you can still submit it, and we can help you shorten it or figure out ways to improve it.
• Snippets should solve real-world problems, no matter how simple.
• Snippets should be abstract enough to be applied to different scenarios.
• You can start creating a new snippet, by using the snippet template to format your snippets.

Additional guidelines and conventions regarding snippets

• When describing snippets, refer to methods, using their full name. For example, use Array.prototype.reduce(), instead of reduce().
• When using React Hooks, refer to the specific hooks with their full names, such as React.useState() and React.useEffect().
• When using React.useState(), try matching the name of the state variable to the function that sets it. For example, use [isShown, setIsShown] instead of [isShown, setShown].
• When using React.useEffect(), only return a function if you have to clean up. In that case, name that function cleanup().
• Destructure your component's props whenever possible. If any of your props take default parameters, specify their default values in the destructured object.
• If your snippet uses recursion, explain the base cases.
• Always use function MyComponent(props) or function MyComponent({ ... }) for function definitions.
• Use variables only when necessary. Prefer const when the values are not altered after assignment, otherwise, use let. Avoid using var.
• Use camelCase for function and variable names, if they consist of more than one word.
• Use TitleCase for component names.
• Try to give meaningful names to variables. For example use letter, instead of lt. Some exceptions to convention are:
  • arr for arrays (usually as the snippet function's argument).
  • str for strings.
  • num or n for a numeric value (usually as the snippet function's argument).
  • el for DOM elements (usually as the snippet function's argument).
  • val or v for value (usually when iterating a list, mapping, sorting etc.).
  • acc for accumulators in Array.prototype.reduce().
  • (a,b) for the two values compared when using Array.prototype.sort().
  • i for indexes.
  • fn for function arguments.
  • nums for arrays of numbers.
• Use () if your function takes no arguments.
• Use _ if an argument inside some function (e.g. Array.prototype.reduce()) is not used anywhere in your code.
• Specify default parameters for arguments, if necessary. It is preferred to put default parameters last unless you have a pretty good reason not to.
• If your snippet's function takes variadic arguments, use ...args or ...rest (although in certain cases, it might be needed to use a different name).
• Always use soft tabs (2 spaces), never hard tabs.
• Omit curly braces ({ and }) whenever possible.
• Always use single quotes for string literals. Use template literals, instead, if necessary.
• When rendering JSX, use double quotes, instead of single quotes.
• Prefer using Array methods whenever possible.
• Prefer Array.prototype.concat() instead of Array.prototype.push() when working with Array.prototype.reduce().
• Use strict equality checking (=== and !== instead of == and !=), unless you specifically have reason not to.
• Prefer using the ternary operator (condition ? trueResult : falseResult) instead of if else statements whenever possible.
• Avoid nesting ternary operators (but you can do it if you feel like you should).
• You should define multiple variables (e.g. const x = 0, y = 0) on the same line whenever possible.
• Do not use trailing or leading underscores in variable names.
• Use dot notation (object.property) for object properties, when possible. Use bracket notation (object[variable]) when accessing object properties using a variable.
• Use arrow functions as much as possible, except when you can't.
• Use semicolons whenever necessary.
• Leave a single space after a comma (,) character.
• Try to strike a balance between readability, brevity, and performance.
• Never use eval(). Your snippet will be disqualified immediately.