After pouring over this API for the last 3 days and keeping up with the RFC, I think I have reversed my position. I felt I couldn't leave this comment like this because it doesn't reflect my opinion anymore. I think hooks are amazing. If the React team can nail the API down, I think hooks will be revolution in how we work in React. I still feel like it will make the barrier for entry a little harder but as an experienced React dev, they're fantastic.