Add "use nemo"

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src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives.md

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ React Compiler directives provide fine-grained control over which functions are
 ### Available directives {/*available-directives*/}
 
 * **[`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo)** - Opts a function into compilation
+* **[`"use nemo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo)** - Blocks Hooks inside the function
 * **[`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo)** - Opts a function out of compilation
 
 ### Quick comparison {/*quick-comparison*/}
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@ React Compiler directives provide fine-grained control over which functions are
 | Directive | Purpose | When to use |
 |-----------|---------|-------------|
 | [`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo) | Force compilation | When using `annotation` mode or to override `infer` mode heuristics |
+| [`"use nemo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo) | Forbid Hooks | Enforcing hook-free components or critical render paths |
 | [`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo) | Prevent compilation | Debugging issues or working with incompatible code |
 
 ---
@@ -181,6 +183,7 @@ function ProblematicComponent() {
 For specific issues with directives, see the troubleshooting sections in:
 
 * [`"use memo"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo#troubleshooting)
+* [`"use nemo"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo#troubleshooting)
 * [`"use no memo"` troubleshooting](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo#troubleshooting)
 
 ### Common issues {/*common-issues*/}
@@ -195,4 +198,4 @@ For specific issues with directives, see the troubleshooting sections in:
 
 * [`compilationMode`](/reference/react-compiler/compilationMode) - Configure how the compiler chooses what to optimize
 * [`Configuration`](/reference/react-compiler/configuration) - Full compiler configuration options
-* [React Compiler documentation](https://react.dev/learn/react-compiler) - Getting started guide
+* [React Compiler documentation](https://react.dev/learn/react-compiler) - Getting started guide

src/content/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo.md

@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+---
+title: "use nemo"
+titleForTitleTag: "'use nemo' directive"
+---
+
+<Intro>
+
+`"use nemo"` forbids React Hook usage inside a function. The React Compiler will surface an error if the function calls anything that looks like a Hook (for example `useState` or a custom `useSomething` helper). The directive name nods to Nemo—the famously hook-averse clownfish from *Finding Nemo*—reminding us that real fish hate hooks and so should this component.
+
+</Intro>
+
+<InlineToc />
+
+---
+
+## Reference {/*reference*/}
+
+### `"use nemo"` {/*use-nemo*/}
+
+Place `"use nemo"` at the very top of a function body to declare it as a hook-free zone.
+
+```js {1}
+function FishFacts() {
+  "use nemo";
+
+  // ✅ Regular code is fine
+  const [facts] = getFacts(); // Not a Hook, just a regular helper
+  return <FactsList facts={facts} />;
+}
+```
+
+![Nemo the clownfish giving a wary look at an unseen fishing hook](/images/docs/use-nemo-directive.png)
+
+*If you care about fish, give them a hook-free habitat.*
+
+When the compiler sees `"use nemo"`, it rejects any React Hook calls inside the function (including custom Hooks). The directive is useful when you want to guarantee a component never uses hooks—for example, to keep critical rendering paths side-effect free. If you care about fish—or just deterministic rendering—reach for `"use nemo"` whenever a component needs to steer clear of hooks.
+
+#### Caveats {/*caveats*/}
+
+* The directive must be the first statement in the function (comments are allowed above it).
+* Hook detection is name-based. Anything starting with `use` followed by an uppercase letter is treated as a Hook call.
+* The directive applies to the entire function scope, including nested helper functions declared inside.
+* `"use nemo"` and `"use memo"` are mutually exclusive—if both appear, the compiler reports a conflict.
+* Module-level directives cascade: a file-level `"use nemo"` applies to every function unless a function-level directive overrides it.
+
+### How `"use nemo"` enforces hook bans {/*how-use-nemo-enforces-hook-bans*/}
+
+The React Compiler performs a static scan for Hook-like calls during compilation. With `"use nemo"` active:
+
+* Direct imports from `react` such as `useState`, `useEffect`, or `useContext` cause a compile-time error.
+* Custom helpers named like Hooks (`useAnalytics`, `useFishTank`, etc.) are also blocked.
+* The compiler suggests moving Hook logic into a different component or converting it into a prop-driven API.
+
+This safeguard is handy when migrating legacy class components or when you need deterministic rendering behavior without Hook scheduling. Just like Nemo dodging fishing hooks, components guarded by `"use nemo"` stay clear of hook-induced side effects.
+
+### When to use `"use nemo"` {/*when-to-use*/}
+
+`"use nemo"` is primarily suited for:
+
+#### Critical rendering paths {/*critical-rendering*/}
+Performance-sensitive sections that must avoid Hook re-execution can opt into `"use nemo"` to guarantee purity.
+
+```js
+function CriticalPromo({ promo }) {
+  "use nemo";
+
+  // ✅ Everything here must be pure computations.
+  return <Hero banner={computeBanner(promo)} />;
+}
+```
+
+#### Enforcing architectural boundaries {/*architectural-boundaries*/}
+Large apps sometimes need to restrict Hooks to a specific layer (for example, container vs. presentational components). `"use nemo"` provides a compile-time guard:
+
+```js
+function ButtonView(props) {
+  "use nemo"; // Presentation-only components stay hook-free.
+
+  return <button {...props} />;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Usage {/*usage*/}
+
+You can place `"use nemo"` at either the module or function level:
+
+```js
+"use nemo"; // Module-level guard—applies to every function below.
+
+function Wrapper(props) {
+  return <PureChild {...props} />;
+}
+
+function PureChild({ label }) {
+  "use nemo"; // Optional reinforcement at the function level
+  return <span>{label}</span>;
+}
+```
+
+Attempting to call a Hook inside the guarded scope throws a compile-time error:
+
+```js
+function Cheater() {
+  "use nemo";
+
+  const [state, setState] = useState(); // ❌ Compiler error: Hooks are forbidden by "use nemo".
+  return <span>{state}</span>;
+}
+```
+
+When in doubt, channel Nemo's survival instincts—if a line smells like bait (anything named `useSomething`), keep it out of the function.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting {/*troubleshooting*/}
+
+### Hook still compiles {/*hook-still-compiles*/}
+
+If a Hook call slips through, check the directive placement:
+
+```js
+function Oops() {
+  console.log("setup"); // ❌ Directive must come first.
+  "use nemo";
+  useEffect(() => {}); // Compiler only sees the directive after the hook.
+}
+```
+
+Also verify the file isn’t compiled in `legacy` or experimental modes that skip directive checks.
+
+### False positives on helper names {/*false-positives*/}
+
+Helpers that start with `use` and a capital letter count as Hooks. Rename helpers or wrap them:
+
+```js
+function useFilter(data) { /* ... */ } // ❌ Looks like a Hook.
+
+function filterData(data) { /* ... */ } // ✅ Rename to avoid the guard.
+```
+
+### See also {/*see-also*/}
+
+* [`"use memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo) - Opt into compilation
+* [`"use no memo"`](/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo) - Opt out of compilation

src/sidebarReference.json

@@ -386,6 +386,10 @@
           "title": "\"use memo\"",
           "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-memo"
         },
+        {
+          "title": "\"use nemo\"",
+          "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-nemo"
+        },
         {
           "title": "\"use no memo\"",
           "path": "/reference/react-compiler/directives/use-no-memo"