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Learn how to solve the ‘Eslint doesn’t see React components in use’ issue by following proper naming conventions for your React components.
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Understanding the Eslint Warning in React

If you're working on a fresh React project, you may come across various warnings and errors as you build your components. One common issue that developers encounter is the warning from Eslint stating that a React component is defined but never used. If you've already faced this challenge and found it frustrating, you're not alone! Let’s break down the problem and, more importantly, provide a solution.

The Problem

In your React application, when you attempt to render a component (like test) and receive a warning that states:

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What this means is that Eslint is not recognizing your component properly due to a naming issue. Specifically, your component name must adhere to certain conventions in React.

Solution: Proper Component Naming

Why Component Names Matter

In React, component names need to start with an uppercase letter. React treats lowercase names as HTML elements. Therefore, if you define a component but render it using a lowercase name, Eslint won't acknowledge it correctly, hence prompting the warning you're seeing.

Step-by-Step Solution

To resolve the issue, you simply need to capitalize your component names. Here’s how you can make the change in your code:

Import the Component with a Capitalized Name:
Change the way you import your test component. Utilize an uppercase name in your import statement:

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Render It with the Correct Case:
Now, when you use the component in your render method, use its capitalized form:

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Updated Code Example

With these changes, your App.js file should look like this:

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Why It Works

Capitalization: Eslint recognizes Test as a React component because it starts with an uppercase letter.

No Warnings: Following this convention should eliminate the no-unused-vars warning you're experiencing.

Conclusion

By ensuring that your React component names are capitalized, you'll not only solve the Eslint warning but also adhere to best practices in React development. Always remember this simple rule: React components must start with an uppercase letter!

Now you’re ready to continue building your application without any Eslint hiccups. Happy coding!