Can React context have state?

React’s Context API React Context allows us to have a state that can be seen globally to the entire application . We have to start with the context provider ( <Provider /> ) to define the data you want to be sending around and you need the context consumer ( <Consumer /> ) that grabs that data and uses it where called.

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Is context the same as state?

Context is a mechanism designed to store data, and alert consumers when that data has changed. This kind of sounds like state, but isn’t quite the same . Context doesn’t have any rules around telling the Provider component itself when a change has occurred.

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Why should we use Redux?

Redux simply provides a subscription mechanism which can be used by any other code . That said, it is most useful when combined with a declarative view implementation that can infer the UI updates from the state changes, such as React or one of the similar libraries available.

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What is a state management library?

State management is one of the most important aspects of every app. The app’s state dictates what users see, how the app looks, what data is stored, and so on. Thus it’s no wonder that there are so many open-source libraries designed specifically to make state management easier and more enjoyable .

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