Why React Context Is Not “State Management”(and Why It Doesn't Replace Redux)

https://blog.isquaredsoftware.com/2021/01/blogged-answers-why-react-context-is-not-a-state-management-tool-and-why-it-doesnt-replace-redux/

by acemarke • 6 years ago

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threatofrain• 6 years ago

This post is meant to be a definitive set of answers to the "Redux vs Context?" question, covering purpose, capabilities, use cases, and when to use each.

-- Acemarke, a highly visible maintainer of React.

acemarke• 6 years ago

I maintain _Redux_, not React.

Sure, I'm obviously biased on the topic in that sense, but I'm an expert in this domain and I did my best to cover this as objectively as possible:

- I stated the background, purposes, use cases, and capabilities of Context and Redux

- I defined what "state management" is, provided supporting evidence, and showed why Context does not match that definition

- I provided concrete guidance for when it makes sense to use each of these tools, and then offered my personal opinion (clearly labeled as such) for when I would prefer to use Redux in some situations.

Why React Context Is Not “State Management”(and Why It Doesn't Replace Redux)

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