Hooks don't change the meaning of const. The whole render function is re-run each time something is modified. There is ZERO internal mutation going on in render

Hooks don't change the meaning of const. The whole render function is re-run each time something is modified. There is ZERO internal mutation going on in render functions. I suggest researching and learning how something actually works before calling someone else's work a "dirty hack" or "f'ing joke". (And afaik hooks were Sebastian Markbage's idea... f'ing genius if you ask me)