Is Redux overkill for small apps?
Yes. For small apps with little shared state, local state and Context handle things fine without an extra library and learning curve. Redux adds complexity that small apps do not need.
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For small apps with little shared state, mostly UI state, form state, simple data fetching, teams unfamiliar with Redux, or shallow prop drilling. Use Redux only for genuinely shared, complex state.
Usually no. Form state is mostly local. A form library like React Hook Form is a better fit than Redux for managing field values and validation, which are tied to a single form.
Only if you already use Redux for shared state. If you just fetch data in a few components, useEffect or a library like React Query is simpler. RTK Query is worth it when Redux is already in use.
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