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That is correct. `cursor.value` always respects the react component lifecycle: this is what you always want in `render()`, `componentWillUpdate()` and other React lifecycle methods.

`cursor.pendingValue()` gives you the latest queued state update, which is always what you want in your event handlers (e.g. complicated state transitions in response to a click).

The decision is essential complexity, but at least when you use cursors the decision is mechanical. React has a slightly different API (but equivalent information) that makes the decision less mechanical.



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