How to render a list in React
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Rendering dynamic lists is essential for displaying arrays of data in React applications, from simple todo lists to complex data tables and navigation menus.
As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, I’ve implemented list rendering in countless React components including data grids, dropdown menus, and dashboard widgets for enterprise applications.
From my expertise, the most efficient approach is to use the JavaScript map()
method with unique key
props.
This method provides optimal performance through React’s reconciliation algorithm and ensures proper component state management during list updates.