Is it safe to use legacy react libraries?

Question

React

Hello. I found a cool library, the only one that helps me in solving the problem, but when I run the code with it, it gives a warning about using ComponentWillReceiveProps. Everyone knows that these methods in new versions of React have been moving away for a long time. But now, is it worth shoving it into the project, or is it better to refuse?

Answer 1

In fact, there is nothing criminal in using outdated methods.
But keep in mind that such a library can complicate the transition to the next version of react.
Well, yes, if desired, the library can be forked and modified.
Worth it or not - the question is how much time / effort it will save and whether there are other solutions to this problem.