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How to Fix: React State Not Updating

You call setState but the component doesn't re-render or the UI doesn't update to show the new value.

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Symptoms

State change doesn't reflect in UI

Console.log shows old value after setState

Component doesn't re-render

Common Causes

01

Mutating state directly instead of creating new reference

02

Using stale closure in event handler

03

Batched updates not flushing

04

Incorrect dependency array in useEffect

The DevConsole Solution

DevConsole's State Inspector shows React state in real-time. See exactly when and how state changes.

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Open State Inspector

View component state tree in DevConsole.

2

Trigger the Update

Perform the action that should update state.

3

Check for Mutations

DevConsole highlights if you're mutating instead of replacing state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does console.log show old value after setState?

setState is async. Use useEffect to react to state changes, or the functional update form.

How do I update nested objects properly?

Always create new objects/arrays. Use spread operator or libraries like immer.

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