Master client-side global state in Next.js applications using Zustand, covering store design, persistence, middleware, immer integration, async actions, and the SSR-safe store pattern. For React developers moving beyond prop drilling and Context API.
Context API, Zustand, and Redux all manage global state but with very different trade-offs. This guide shows exactly when to use each one, with practical code examples and a comparison of bundle size, performance, and developer experience.
Practical guide to React state management in 2026 — when to use Zustand, Jotai, TanStack Query, or Context, with patterns for global state, server state, and atomic state.