How GraphQL Replaces Redux – Hacker Noon

6/16/2018

In this article, the author discusses how GraphQL can be used as a replacement for Redux in web development. The article starts by explaining the limitations of Redux, a popular state management library, and how it can lead to unnecessary complexity in applications. It then introduces GraphQL, a query language for APIs, and explains how it solves some of the problems faced by Redux. The author compares the concepts of Redux and GraphQL, highlighting how GraphQL's hierarchical nature and ability to request only the required data can simplify the application state management process. The article concludes by discussing the benefits of using GraphQL as an alternative to Redux, such as reduced boilerplate code and improved performance.

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