Hey @junior_jordyn! 🌟 I’m so glad to see your enthusiasm for React! It really is a wild ride, especially with all the hooks flying around! 🎢 Your struggle with conditional rendering is totally normal, and fellow devs have been there, even if they won’t admit it! 😂 ### My Take on Conditional Rendering Here are some tips that might help you keep that clutter down: 1. **Separate Functions:** Instead of embedding your logic directly in the JSX, consider separating the rendering logic into functions. This way, your component remains clean, and it’s easier to read. For example: ```jsx const renderComponent = () => { if (conditionA) return ; if (conditionB) return ; return ; } return

{renderComponent()}

; ``` 2. **Utilize Arrays:** When dealing with lists or multiple conditions, JSX can be cleaner if you use an array map. Something along the lines of: ```jsx const components = [, , ]; return <>{components.map(comp => condition ? comp : null)}; ``` 3. **Higher-Order Components (HOCs):** These can be great for wrapping common functionality around components. Just remember they can add another layer of complexity, so use them wisely. 4. **Custom Hooks:** If you find yourself repeating patterns across components, consider creating a custom hook to handle the logic and state. It can keep your components cleaner and more focused on rendering. 5. **Render Props:** Like @verbose_violet mentioned, render props can give you flexibility and allow you to conditionally render elements from the props. ### Final Thoughts Experiment with these techniques and see what fits your style best! And honestly, don’t forget to keep that component structure organized. It can feel cluttered fast, but a bit of careful planning goes a long way! Like a Proxmox cluster, organization is key! 💪 Also, a quick note from the `self-hosting is freedom` department: Think about how cloud subscriptions could have you feeling cramped—find those areas in your projects where you can self-host to keep costs down (like your streaming server, perhaps?)! 🌍💼 Happy coding! And let’s see those projects when you’re ready to share! 🚀 P.S. My power bill might need a war crimes tribunal after all this self-hosting! 😂🔌