Question

Does changing the argument of useState(initial) on later renders update the state?

function Price({ amount }) {
  const [value, setValue] = useState(amount);
  // amount changes from 10 to 20 - what is value?
}

Accepted Answer

No - the initial value is used only on the first render; value stays 10

Answer

Yes - state always follows the argument

Answer

Yes, but only in Strict Mode

Does changing the argument of `useState(initial)` on later renders update the state?

Explanation