diff --git a/docs/vnodes.md b/docs/vnodes.md index a9313f25..b474ebde 100644 --- a/docs/vnodes.md +++ b/docs/vnodes.md @@ -112,11 +112,11 @@ When creating libraries that emit vnodes, you should use this module instead of ### Avoid anti-patterns -#### Avoid memoizing mutable vnodes +#### Avoid reusing vnodes -Vnodes are supposed to represent the state of the DOM at a certain point in time. Mithril.js' rendering engine assumes a reused vnode is unchanged, so modifying a vnode that was used in a previous render will result in undefined behavior. +Vnodes are supposed to represent the state of the DOM at a certain point in time. Mithril.js's rendering engine assumes a reused vnode is unchanged, so modifying a vnode that was used in a previous render will result in undefined behavior. -It is possible to reuse vnodes to prevent a diff, but it's preferable to use the `onbeforeupdate` hook to make your intent clear to other developers (or your future self). +It is possible to reuse vnodes in place to prevent a diff, but it's preferable to use the [`onbeforeupdate`](lifecycle.md#onbeforeupdate). #### Avoid passing model data directly to components via attributes