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Explain props vs state in React Native.

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Props (Properties):

  • Data passed from parent to child components
  • Immutable within the receiving component
  • Used for component configuration and data flow

State:

  • Internal component data that can change over time
  • Mutable using useState or setState
  • Triggers re-renders when updated
// Props example
const ChildComponent = ({title, onPress}) => (
  <TouchableOpacity onPress={onPress}>
    <Text>{title}</Text>
  </TouchableOpacity>
);

// State example
const ParentComponent = () => {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(0);
  
  return (
    <ChildComponent 
      title={`Count: ${count}`}
      onPress={() => setCount(count + 1)}
    />
  );
};
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