What is a state in React and how is it used? code example

Example 1: state in react

class BalanceInquiry extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      totalIncome: 0,
    };
  }

  render() {
    return <div>totalIncome {this.state.totalIncome}</div>;
  }
}

Example 2: what is state in react

// State is essentially a global class variable
// that is modified when the component updates

class Clock extends React.Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {date: new Date()};
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <h1>Hello, world!</h1>
        <h2>It is {this.state.date.toLocaleTimeString()}.</h2>
      </div>
    );
  }
}