React · Junior · Question 65 of 75

What is the naming convention for props that accept event handlers?

<SearchBox onSearch={handleSearch} />

✓Correct answer: Props start with on (onSearch), and the handler functions often start with handle
2Props must start with handle
3There's no convention; any name is equally common

Explanation

Following the DOM's onClick style makes components feel familiar. The prop is just a function, so the name is up to you.

Further reading

React: Responding to Events ↗

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