Why split Contexts in React?
To avoid unnecessary re-renders. One Context holding many unrelated values causes all consumers to re-render when any value changes. Split Contexts by change rate so consumers only re-render for values they actually use.
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Because it creates two sources of truth that drift apart. When the prop changes, the copied state does not, causing bugs. Keep one source of truth and let the parent update it.
No. Compute them during render from props and existing state. Storing derived values causes sync bugs when the underlying source changes and the stored copy does not update.
Because it creates a giant root component and excessive re-renders across the tree. Lift only what siblings genuinely share; keep state local where it is only used by one component or branch.
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