React State Management in 2026: Beyond Redux
State management in React has evolved dramatically. While Redux was once the default choice, modern React offers several built-in and lightweight alternatives. React Context + useReducer: For medium-sized apps, the combination of Context API and useReducer provides a Redux-like pattern without external dependencies. Zustand: A minimal state management library that’s become very popular. It’s tiny (less than 1KB), simple, and doesn’t require providers. Jotai and Recoil: Atomic state management libraries that offer more granular reactivity than traditional stores....