Testing · Junior · Question 78 of 78

Why test a custom hook through a component (or `renderHook`) rather than calling it directly?

✓Correct answer: Hooks can only be called during React rendering
2Calling hooks directly is faster but less precise
3Hooks can't be imported in tests

Explanation

A direct call breaks the rules of hooks. renderHook renders a tiny test component around the hook.

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