Conditional rendering is a technique that allows showing or hiding elements in the user interface based on certain conditions. In this chapter, we will explore advanced techniques for implementing conditional rendering in React, optimizing component display in complex applications.

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Basic Concepts of Conditional Rendering

Conditional rendering in React is based on logical expressions to decide whether a component should be displayed or not. React offers several ways to implement this logic, from simple conditional operators to the use of component-returning functions.

Basic Conditional Rendering Example

A simple method of conditional rendering is the && operator, which evaluates whether to display a component:

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Advanced Conditional Rendering with Functions

In large applications, conditional rendering can become complex. A technique to simplify this is to encapsulate the rendering logic in functions. This improves code clarity and facilitates reuse.

Example with Rendering Functions

In this example, we use a function to decide which message to show based on the user's state:

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Rendering Based on Switch or Map for Complex Views

To handle multiple conditions, it is common to use structures like switch or map. This allows managing complex conditions in an organized and readable manner.

Rendering with Switch Example

In this example, a message component uses switch to decide the content according to the user's role:

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Rendering Based on Dynamic Components

Sometimes it is useful to dynamically decide which component to render based on a property or state. React allows this by using objects that map conditions to specific components.

Example with Dynamic Components

Here we use a mapping object to choose and render a specific component based on the state:

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Best Practices in Advanced Conditional Rendering

• Encapsulate Conditions in Functions: Move conditional logic to independent functions to improve clarity and reuse.
• Use Maps for Dynamic Components: Mapping objects facilitate the selection and rendering of complex components based on specific states.
• Optimize Rendering Logic: Avoid deeply nested conditions in JSX to improve code readability.

Conclusion

Advanced conditional rendering allows developers to effectively manage element display in complex React applications. In this chapter, we explored techniques and patterns for implementing more complex and organized rendering logic.