Most of Your Redux Store Shouldn't Exist

Redux used to be the default answer to "how do I manage state in React." In 2026, most of what ends up in a Redux store is really just server state wearing a disguise.

React Context, React Query, and Zustand solve most state problems more simply than Redux ever did. The full article walks through the progression from useState to global stores, and the one case — large teams, deeply interconnected client state — where Redux still earns its place.

Read the full article on Medium.