Programmatic Navigation with useHistory in React
In React, when working with React Router, it's possible to perform programmatic navigation using the useHistory hook. This hook allows us to change routes without the need for a traditional HTML link, making it useful for more dynamically controlling navigation.
Synopsis
The useHistory hook is part of React Router and provides access to the navigation history object. Through this object, we can redirect users to other routes within the application, as if we were using a link, but programmatically.
- useHistory: Allows programmatic navigation between routes.
- history.push: Redirects the user to a specified route.
Purpose
Programmatic navigation is useful when more precise control over the application's flow is required. Using useHistory allows for redirects, for example, after completing an action or event, without the need for a visual link.
- Redirect to a page after performing an action, such as submitting a form.
- Navigate to a specific route based on state conditions or variables.
Exercises
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