Why These Exist
As apps grow:
- State becomes complex
- Many updates happen
- Debugging becomes hard
Redux and Zustand solve this.
Redux Mental Model
- One central store
- Actions describe what happened
- Reducers update state
Think:
“Backend-style architecture for frontend state”
Zustand Mental Model
- Simple global store
- Minimal boilerplate
- Direct updates
Think:
“useState but global”
When to Learn Them
Only after you understand:
useState- Props
- Lifting state
- Context
Skipping steps causes confusion.
Beginner Warning ⚠️
Jumping straight to Redux is like:
Learning Kubernetes before understanding Linux.
Key Takeaway
Use Redux or Zustand only when complexity demands it.
Final Learning Summary
| Step | What You Learn |
|---|---|
| useState | How React stores changing data |
| Props | How components communicate |
| Lifting State | How to share data correctly |
| useContext | Simple global state |
| Redux/Zustand | Complex global state |
Final Advice
If you master these in order, React will feel logical — not magical.
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