Explore the intricacies of hot reloading in React through this informative conference talk. Delve into the mechanics of hot reloading, its appropriate use cases, and potential pitfalls. Learn how to implement and troubleshoot hot reloading in various scenarios. Discover the building blocks, including Webpack and Hot Module Replacement, and understand the role of React Hot Loader. Gain insights into handling updates, working with async arrow functions, code splitting, and lifecycle methods. Examine functional composition and receive valuable tips for optimizing your React development workflow with hot reloading techniques.