useReducer and Context API are independent concepts. They're used in conjunction here to get redux-like functionality.
The Context API was introduced to avoid "prop drilling" in react. Earlier, it was only possible using redux.
Here's a link explaining what prop drilling is: kentcdodds.com/blog/prop-drilling/
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useReducer and Context API are independent concepts. They're used in conjunction here to get redux-like functionality.
The Context API was introduced to avoid "prop drilling" in react. Earlier, it was only possible using redux.
Here's a link explaining what prop drilling is:
kentcdodds.com/blog/prop-drilling/