React does indeed handle event delegation internally through its SyntheticEvent system. However, there are still specific scenarios where manual event delegation can be beneficial.

React's Built-in Event Delegation

React automatically delegates most events to the document root, so when you write:

javascript<button onClick={handleClick}>Click me</button>

React doesn't actually attach the listener to that specific button - it uses a single delegated listener at the document level.

When Manual Event Delegation is Still Useful

Despite React's internal delegation, manual event delegation is valuable for:

1. Performance with large dynamic lists (1000+ items)

2. Complex nested interactions within list items

3. Mixed event types on the same container

4. Integration with non-React libraries