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⚖️ Props vs Context vs Redux

React offers multiple ways to share data between components. Let's compare Props, Context API, and Redux to understand when to use which one.


🔗 Props

  • Best for passing data from parent to child.
  • Simple and built-in to React.
  • No setup or configuration needed.
  • Can become tedious for deeply nested components (prop drilling).

🌐 Context API

  • Used to share data globally without prop drilling.
  • Great for theme, auth, language, etc.
  • Works well for low-frequency updates.
  • Can cause performance issues if overused (every consumer re-renders).

📦 Redux

  • Best for managing large, complex global state.
  • Good for debugging and time-travel with DevTools.
  • Involves extra setup and boilerplate.
  • Supports middleware (e.g., for async operations).

📊 Comparison Table

Feature Props Context Redux
Complex State ⚠️
Global Access
Async Actions
Ease of Use ⚠️

🧠 Conclusion

  • Use Props for basic parent-child communication.
  • Use Context for simple global state (theme, auth).
  • Use Redux for large-scale apps with complex state logic and async actions.