SMRTR ProgrammingDec 21, 2025LogRocket

How to type React children correctly in TypeScript

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React 18/19 changed how children props should be typed in TypeScript. React.FC no longer includes implicit children typing, requiring explicit typing using ReactNode, PropsWithChildren, or ComponentProps. The guide covers modern patterns for typing children in function components, wrapper components, and ref forwarding scenarios.

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