ENGINEERING NOTESeptember 10, 20241 min read
Managing State with URL Search Parameters in React
Why shifting UI filters, page offsets, and modal visibility to URL search params improves link sharing and UX.
Storing active UI states solely in memory prevents developers from sharing exact search filter links. Placing state variables in query parameters solves this.
We explore using routers to parse queries, binding fields to search strings, and updating history without forcing unnecessary page refetches.
WRITTEN BY
Shubham Mukherjee
Full Stack & AI Engineer crafting high-performance web applications and intelligent machine learning systems.