How to decide Preference between Functional components and class components in reactjs?

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Choose functional components for simple UI and class components for complex UI with state and lifecycle methods.

Functional components are simpler and easier to read and test.
Class components are more powerful and can handle state and lifecycle methods.
Use functional components for simple UI elements like buttons, icons, and text.
Use class components for complex UI elements like forms, tables, and modals.
Consider using functional components with hooks for state management instead of class components.
Choose based on the specific needs of the project and the complexity of the UI.
Example: A simple button can be a functional component, while a form with validation and submission logic may require a class component.

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