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What is useId introduced in React 18?

Entry React
Quick Answer useId generates a stable, unique ID that's consistent between server and client renders รขโ‚ฌโ€ preventing hydration mismatches. Useful for accessibility attributes like aria-labelledby where you need to link elements by ID. Unlike random IDs or incrementing counters, useId works correctly with SSR and concurrent rendering.

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useId generates unique, stable IDs used for accessibility attributes and prevents hydration mismatches in SSR.
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