Compound Components Pattern in React

1. Introduction

The Compound Components Pattern is a design pattern in React that allows you to create components that work together but can remain independent. This pattern enhances the composition model of React and provides a clean way to manage state and behavior across child components.

2. Key Concepts

3. Implementation

To implement the Compound Components Pattern, follow these steps:

1. Create a Parent Component: This component will manage the shared state.
2. Use React Context: Utilize the Context API to provide state and functions to child components.
3. Define Child Components: These components will consume the context and render based on the shared state.

3.1 Code Example

import React, { createContext, useContext, useState } from 'react';

// Create a context
const TabsContext = createContext();

// Parent Component
const Tabs = ({ children }) => {
    const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState(0);

    return (
        
            
{children}
        
    );
};

// Child Component
const Tab = ({ index, children }) => {
    const { activeTab, setActiveTab } = useContext(TabsContext);
    return (
        
 setActiveTab(index)} style={{ cursor: 'pointer', padding: '10px', background: activeTab === index ? '#007bff' : '#e1e1e1' }}>
            {children}
        
    );
};

// Usage
const App = () => (
    
        Tab 1
        Tab 2
        Tab 3
    
);
            

4. Best Practices

• Use descriptive names for your context and components.
• Keep the context close to where it is needed to avoid unnecessary re-renders.
• Document the shared state and behavior for better maintainability.

5. FAQ