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 ## **[The Mobile Debugging Writing Contest: Round 1 Results Announced](https://hackernoon.com/the-mobile-debugging-writing-contest-round-1-results-announced)** ![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/htFSSAp4chhkeyS1S6QLnMQB4v22-s2a3zn3.png)
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 Hooks are also useful because they allow you to split your code into smaller, reusable pieces, which can make it easier to manage and test. [Read More.](https://hackernoon.com/a-beginners-guide-to-react-hooks-and-how-to-use-them) 
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