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useEventlistner Hook React

useEventlistner Hook React
useEventlistner Code and Usage
useEventlistner is a hook can be used to easily add event listeners to elements, This hook encapsulates the process of adding and removing event listeners, making it more convenient and efficient.
import { useEffect } from "react";
const useEventListener = (eventName, handler, element = window) => {
useEffect(() => {
// Make sure the element supports addEventListener
const isSupported = element && element.addEventListener;
if (!isSupported) return;
// Add the event listener
element.addEventListener(eventName, handler);
// Clean up the event listener on component unmount
return () => {
element.removeEventListener(eventName, handler);
};
}, [eventName, handler, element]);
};
// Usage in a component
function App() {
const handleKeyPress = (event) => {
if (event.key === "Enter") {
console.log("Enter key pressed");
}
};
// Using the useEventListener hook
useEventListener("keydown", handleKeyPress);
return (
<div className="App">
<h1>Event Listener Example</h1>
<p>Press the Enter key and check the console.</p>
</div>
);
}
export default App;