State Management in React Native

Choosing the right state management approach can make or break your app's maintainability.

Redux — Best when you have complex global state, need time-travel debugging, or want a predictable unidirectional flow. Heavier setup.

Zustand — Lightweight, minimal boilerplate. Great for most apps. Easy to add to existing projects.

Context API — Built into React. Good for theme, auth, or settings. Avoid overusing for frequently updating state — it can cause unnecessary re-renders.

Best Practices: Keep state close to where it's used. Lift state only when needed. Consider server state (React Query, SWR) for API data.