Recommend eslint:no-label for functional setState
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Description
this is a pretty common mistake when using the functional form of setState:

and we have no warning in React (yet) for this when it happens. easiest guard is having eslint:no-label tell you about it. Should we add a mention in the setState docs?
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with the linked setState FAQ section and check the referenced eslint:no-label behavior. Determine whether the documentation should mention this guard for functional setState; done means the FAQ clearly covers the reported mistake and the relevant lint guidance.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- eslint, javascript, react
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 40/100