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State Management Comparison

Quick comparison of popular state management solutions for React

Feature	ZustandRecommended	Redux Toolkit	Context API
Bundle Size	~1KB	~12KB	0KB
Boilerplate	Minimal	Moderate	Minimal
DevTools	Yes	Excellent	Limited
TypeScript	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Middleware	Yes	Extensive	No
Persistence	Built-in	Plugin	Manual
Learning Curve	Easy	Steep	Easy
Best For	Most apps	Complex apps	Simple state

Zustand Store

A lightweight state management library with a simple API. Features persist middleware for localStorage, devtools integration, and selective subscriptions.

ZustandPersistDevTools

Zustand Store~1KB

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Components subscribe to specific state slices, preventing unnecessary re-renders.

Context API Pattern

React's built-in Context API with useReducer for more complex state. Good for theme, auth, or localized state that doesn't change frequently.

ContextuseReducerBuilt-in

Context APIuseReducer

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Good for theme, auth, or localized state