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How to Use useContext in Class Components in React?

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 React's Context API provides a way to pass data and functions to components without having to pass them through props manually. The introduction of the useContext hook in React 16.8 made it even more convenient for functional components to access and consume context. However, what if you have a class component in your project and want to leverage the benefits of useContext? In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to use useContext in class components in React. We'll cover the following topics: Understanding Context in React What Is Context? In React, context provides a way to share values like themes, authentication status, or language preferences between components without having to pass the data explicitly through props at every level. It's especially useful for data that needs to be accessible by many components at different nesting levels in the component tree. The createContext Function Context is created using the createContext function, which returns tw...