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Update state-as-a-snapshot.md
## Fix misleading explanation about props and event handlers in rendering
### Description
This PR updates the explanation of how React handles props, event handlers, and local variables during rendering. The original text stated:
> *"Its props, event handlers, and local variables were all calculated **using its state at the time of the render.**"*
However, this is misleading because:
1. **Props** are **not** calculated from a component's state. They are passed from the **parent component** and only reflect the state of the **parent at the time of its last render**.
2. **Event handlers** do not get "calculated" per render but rather **capture the state from the moment they were created**. Unless wrapped in [`useCallback`](https://react.dev/reference/react/useCallback), they will be re-created on every render but will still close over the state at the time of their creation.
### **Updated text:**
> Local variables and event handlers capture the state **from the moment the component rendered**. Props are received from the parent and reflect the parent's state **at the time of the parent’s last render**.
### **Why this change?**
The new phrasing clarifies that:
- **Props come from the parent and are not derived from state.**
- **Event handlers reference the state of the render in which they were created.**
- **Local variables are tied to the specific render snapshot.**
This should prevent confusion, especially for developers who might misinterpret it as meaning that props are calculated from state.1 parent a42121e commit 96dabfe
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