Stop Building Bad Search Bars — A Smarter Search Hook with React & Next.js App Router

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Most apps have terrible search UX.
It’s slow, filters too soon, lacks debounce, and frustrates users.
I built a simple but powerful reusable useSearch hook for React using Next.js App Router.

With just 2 hooks, you create a fast, smooth, reusable search system that can power many parts of your app.

✅ Better UX
✅ Easy to maintain
✅ Simple to extend

👉 Full tutorial with full context here: https://www.npmix.com/blog/react-usesearch-hook-build-a-smarter-search-system-in-your-app

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