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React – Component Rules

Rule Correct Incorrect
Component type Functional + hooks Class components
File name UserCard.jsx (PascalCase) userCard.js
One per file One component per file Multiple exports
Component size < 200 lines > 300 lines — break it up
Default export export default UserCard Anonymous default exports

Correct Example

const UserCard = ({ userId, onClose }) => {
  return <div>{userId}</div>;
};

export default UserCard;

Incorrect Example

export default ({ userId, onClose }) => {
  return <div>{userId}</div>;
};