Zustand: A lightweight state manager for React

Zustand is a minimalist state management library for React. It offers a simple and intuitive API that helps developers manage global state without the overhead of more complex libraries.

Features:

• Minimal API
• No reducers, actions, or middlewares
• Directly mutable state
• TypeScript support

Setting Up Zustand

First, install the package:

npm install zustand

Creating a Store

With Zustand, creating a store is straightforward:

import { create } from 'zustand';

interface Store {
  count: number;
  increment: () => void;
};

const useStore = create<Store>((set) => ({
  count: 0,
  increment: () => set((state) => ({ count: state.count + 1 })),
}));

export default useStore;

Using the Store in Components

To use the store in your React components:

import React from 'react';
import useStore from './useStore';

const Counter = () => {
  const { count, increment } = useStore();
  
  return (
    <div>
      <p>{count}</p>
      <button onClick={increment}>Increment</button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default Counter;

Conclusion

Zustand offers a lean and efficient way to handle state management in React applications. Its straightforward API and TypeScript support make it an excellent choice for those looking for a lighter alternative to more extensive state management solutions.

Remember to always consider the needs of your project when selecting a state management library!