In the spirit of Halloween, we’re diving into the dark side of React with a spooky look at Refs—an often overlooked but incredibly powerful tool. In this talk, we’ll explore how Refs can be used to bend and even break React’s "rules." Join us for a chilling journey through various use cases of Refs and uncover the mysterious useImperativeHandle—React’s least known (and perhaps most haunted) hook. Get ready to defy React’s conventions in this eerie exploration!