Sick of useState buried inside useEffect inside useMemo?
You’re not alone.

Here are 3 standout state tools I reach for in production React apps:

1. RTK Query – turns API calls into cached hooks
2. Zustand – minimal, fast, local state (with persistence!)
3. SWR – "stale-while-revalidate" made smooth and automatic 💡 Each with live code, real-world stories, and fun facts (yes, even about the word Zustand).

If you’ve ever fought with prop drilling or refetch logic, this one’s for you: https://medium.com/code-your-own-path/three-stand-out-react-state-libraries-to-know-in-2025-a45ef5ed7e34