Passing props through many layers just to reach a child component? Thatās called prop drillingāand Reactās Context API solves it beautifully!
š¹ What is Context API?
It lets you share data globally across componentsāwithout passing props manually at every level.
š¹ When to Use It?
Perfect for things like:
⢠Theme (dark/light)
⢠Auth/user info
⢠Language settings
⢠Global app state
const ThemeContext = React.createContext();
<ThemeContext.Provider value="dark">
<ChildComponent />
</ThemeContext.Provider>
Inside any child:
const theme = useContext(ThemeContext);
š¹ No Redux Needed (Sometimes)
For small to mid-size apps, Context API can be a lightweight alternative to Redux.
š„ Final Thought:
React Context makes your app cleaner, smarter, and scalable. No more messy prop chainsājust shared, readable state!
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