𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁
You start a new React project. It feels clean. Then you pass data through five layers. This is prop-drilling. You feel stuck.
Pick the right tool.
useState: Your Pocket Use this for local data. Put small things here.
- Dropdown status
- Input fields Keep it local.
Context API: The Family Fridge Everyone grabs data without asking. Use this for global data.
- User login status
- Theme settings
- Language preferences Use this for data which changes rarely.
Zustand: The Storage Unit This tool is organized. Use it for heavy data.
- Shopping carts
- Complex dashboards Use this when your app feels messy.
The Plan:
- Start with useState.
- Move to Context when prop-drilling hurts.
- Switch to Zustand when performance drops.
Keep it simple. Happy coding.
Source: https://dev.to/zeeshan_farooq_4ead3782d8/react-state-management-when-to-use-what-a-simple-guide-1cf1