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What are `useSearchParams()` and `useParams()` used for (and where can you use them)?

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#params#search-params#hooks#client-component
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Answer

`useParams()` reads dynamic route params (like `[id]`), and `useSearchParams()` reads the query string. Both are client hooks, so they must be used in Client Components.

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