What are the limitations of using functional components for error boundaries in Next.js compared to class components (if any)?

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What are the limitations of using functional components for error boundaries in Next.js compared to class components (if any)?
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Historically, class components were the standard for creating error boundaries because the lifecycle method `componentDidCatch` was required. With the introduction of hooks like `useErrorBoundary`, functional components can achieve the same functionality. There aren't inherent limitations now, provided you choose an error boundary library compatible with your Next.js version and rendering environment (client vs server).