𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁

You start a React project. It feels clean. Then you face prop drilling. You pass data through five layers to reach one button.

You wonder which tool to use. Context? Redux? Zustand? Too many choices cause confusion.

useState is your pocket. Use it for small things.

• Best for local data.
• Example: Dropdowns.
• Rule: Keep it local.

Context is your family fridge. Everyone shares it.

• Best for global data.
• Best for data with low change rates.
• Example: User login.
• Rule: Use it for global items.

Zustand is a storage unit. It handles a lot of data.

• Best for complex data.
• Best for data with high change rates.
• Example: Shopping carts.
• Rule: Use it for heavy apps.

Start with useState. Move to Context when prop drilling hurts. Use Zustand for complex data or lag.

Keep it simple.

Source: https://dev.to/zeeshan_farooq_4ead3782d8/react-state-management-when-to-use-what-a-simple-guide-1cf1