I have a few questions about hooks in React, and I would appreciate any clarification you could provide:

1. What exactly are hooks? From the term “hooks,” I infer that they might be used to intercept certain events within a component. Is this understanding correct?

2. What are the criteria for a function to be considered a hook? Conversely, under what circumstances would a function not be considered a hook? It would be helpful if you could provide some specific examples.

3. Why do hooks have the prefix “use”? What does “use” signify in this context?

4. How do hooks benefit React components? Why is it necessary to use hooks within a component?

5. I sometimes encounter functions with the “use” prefix in non-React frameworks or vanilla JS code. Do these have any relation to React hooks?

6. How are hooks intended to be used?

7. Are there any particular considerations or best practices to keep in mind when using hooks? If so, what are they and why are they important?

Thank you very much for your assistance!