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Custom React hooks

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Description

I can not use the data return from a custom hook to update my state, this was not explained in the Docs.

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Research direction

Start by locating the React documentation section covering custom hooks and using returned data to update state. Review the existing explanation and examples, then clarify the missing usage pattern; the work is done when the documented behavior answers this question without relying on issue discussion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, react
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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