Dive into the world of React State libraries as the hosts dissect the pros and cons of using Context and Redux. They share tales of performance challenges and the nuances of various state management methods. Discover XState's power alongside ZooStand's simplicity. The conversation offers insights into user-friendly libraries that streamline code with Hooks and Redux Dev Tools. Plus, the hosts unravel the complexities of Apollo Client and highlight useful alternatives like RxJS and React Query, ensuring you navigate your state management wisely.
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Context Optimization
Split React Context to avoid re-renders.
Separate contexts by functionality (checkout, navigation, alerts).
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Context Fundamentals
React Context itself doesn't hold state; it's a delivery mechanism.
Use useContext with regular React state for managing data within Context.
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Custom Context Hooks
Export a custom hook that wraps useContext for cleaner, more readable code.
This avoids importing both useContext and the context itself.
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