In React JS, Class Components have been a common way to create reusable and efficient components. However, with the introduction of React Hooks, Function Components have become a popular and preferred way to write components.

Converting a Class Component to a Function Component in React JS is a relatively simple process. In this article, we will go through the steps to convert a Class Component to a Function Component using React Hooks.

Step 1: Remove the Class Keyword
The first step in converting a Class Component to a Function Component is to remove the class keyword and convert the component into a function. The function will receive props as an argument and return the component markup. Here’s an example:

“`html

class MyComponent extends React.Component {
render() {
return (

);
}
}

function MyComponent(props) {
return (

);
}
“`

Step 2: Remove this Keyword
In a Class Component, you may have used the this keyword to access props, state, and class methods. In a Function Component, you don’t have access to this, so you’ll need to remove the this keyword and simply access props directly. For example:

“`html

class MyComponent extends React.Component {
render() {
return (

);
}
}

function MyComponent(props) {
return (

);
}
“`

Step 3: Integrate React Hooks
One of the benefits of Function Components is the ability to use React Hooks to manage state and lifecycle methods. You can use useState hook to manage component state, useEffect hook to perform side effects, and other hooks as needed. Here’s an example of integrating useState hook to manage component state:

“`html
function MyComponent(props) {
const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

return (

);
}
“`

By following these steps, you can easily convert a Class Component to a Function Component in React JS using React Hooks. Function Components offer a more concise and readable way to write components and are now the preferred choice for writing new components in React.