The latest articles on DEV Community by Callum Kloos (@callumk7). https://dev.to/callumk7 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F986691%2F171ff188-d567-41b1-a8ec-007f10464709.jpg https://dev.to/callumk7 en Callum Kloos Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:49:00 +0000 https://dev.to/callumk7/new-react-learner-4980 https://dev.to/callumk7/new-react-learner-4980 <p>Hi DEV Community 👋</p> <p>Making my first post here, and instead of just saying hi, I thought I would ask a question.. </p> <blockquote> <p>As a new learner, is learning class components (vs functional components) a waste of time? </p> </blockquote> <p>I am using Codecademy as my learning platform - I worked through what I now realise is an older course using classes but found them quite nice to conceptualise and understand. I've moved on to functional components and hooks but I miss using the classes. This feels like an unpopular opinion. </p> <p>Where do you guys stand on classes vs functions and hooks, going into 2023, especially for a new developer? </p> discuss design ui ux