What causes re-render loops in React hooks?

Passing unstable objects—like new {} each render—as deps. useEffect can't tell they're 'same,' so it fires again. Memoize or use primitives.

How do you detect layout thrashing?

Chrome DevTools Performance tab: flame charts show forced reflows. Red bars

Nah—it's table stakes. But pair it with perf hygiene, or watch users ghost your app.

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Readable code alone fails in production; performance micro-details define senior work. 𝕏
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