Use React.FC (or React.FunctionComponent) for typing functional components instead of verbose function type definitions. React.FC provides built-in typing for common props like children, key, and ref, reducing boilerplate and ensuring consistency across the codebase. Instead of verbose function signatures: ```tsx const UserInput: (props: { test: string }) => JSX.Element | null = ({test}) => { // component logic }; ``` Use React.FC for cleaner, more maintainable type definitions: ```tsx const UserInput: React.FC<{ test: string }> = ({test}) => { // component logic }; ``` When children are required (not optional), include them explicitly in your props interface rather than relying on React.FC's optional children: ```tsx interface ColorProps { color: string; children: ReactNode; // explicit when required } const Color: React.FC = ({color, children}) => { // component logic }; ``` This approach provides better TypeScript integration, clearer component contracts, and leverages React's built-in type definitions effectively.