Hoist callbacks to the root of lists - Agent Skills

List performance callbacks

Impact: HIGH (Fewer re-renders and faster lists)

When passing callback functions to list items, create a single instance of the callback at the root of the list. Items should then call it with a unique identifier.

Incorrect (creates a new callback on each render):

typescript

return (
  <LegendList
    renderItem={({ item }) => {
      // bad: creates a new callback on each render
      const onPress = () => handlePress(item.id)
      return <Item key={item.id} item={item} onPress={onPress} />
    }}
  />
)

Correct (a single function instance passed to each item):

typescript

const onPress = useCallback(() => handlePress(item.id), [handlePress, item.id])

return (
  <LegendList
    renderItem={({ item }) => (
      <Item key={item.id} item={item} onPress={onPress} />
    )}
  />
)

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