Question

Is it possible to use React without rendering HTML?

Answer 1

It is possible with latest version (>=16.2). Below are the possible options:

render() {
  return false
}

render() {
  return null
}

render() {
  return []
}

render() {
  return <React.Fragment></React.Fragment>
}

render() {
  return <></>
}

Returning undefined won't work.