Why URL state matters: A guide to useSearchParams in React

React Router's useSearchParams Hook stores app state in URL query parameters, maintaining filter settings across reloads and enabling easy sharing of specific views. This approach syncs UI state with the URL, creating more resilient and user-friendly React applications. The article demonstrates implementation in a country explorer app, explaining how to retrieve and update URL parameters, handle multiple parameters efficiently, and avoid cluttering browser history. Benefits include persistent filters, shareable views, and improved navigation.