SMRTR ProgrammingJul 15, 2026Dev.to

The Biggest Misconception About React Reconciliation (Render vs. Paint)

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React's reconciliation splits into two phases: an in-memory Render Phase that diffs Virtual DOM trees, and a Commit Phase that updates only changed real DOM elements. It controls browser repainting, not JavaScript re-rendering.

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