You are correct, useEffect can be dangerous if you don’t know exactly what you are doing. I would go so far as to say that most people use it incorrectly. This includes myself, I am not great at using React and end up using it in the wrong places, which according to a colleague, it should just be avoided if possible.

Fuck having to use a bridge to get to or from the South Shore for a commute. As soon as there is an accident your are screwed.