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Aman Kureshi
Aman Kureshi

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React Context API: Say Goodbye to Prop Drilling!šŸŒšŸ“¦

Passing props through many layers just to reach a child component? That’s called prop drilling—and React’s Context API solves it beautifully!

šŸ”¹ What is Context API?
It lets you share data globally across components—without passing props manually at every level.

šŸ”¹ 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);
šŸ”¹ No Redux Needed (Sometimes)
For small to mid-size apps, Context API can be a lightweight alternative to Redux.

šŸ”„ Final Thought:
React Context makes your app cleaner, smarter, and scalable. No more messy prop chains—just shared, readable state!

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