The article explores the comparative advantages and disadvantages of using Redux versus React Hooks and the Context API for state management in React applications. While Redux has been a popular choice for managing application state due to its predictable and consistent behavior, its verbosity and complexity can be a hurdle for developers. The Redux Toolkit was introduced to simplify Redux usage by reducing boilerplate code and streamlining the development process. However, the React Context API combined with useContext and useReducer Hooks offers a more straightforward and lightweight alternative that eliminates the need for external libraries, making it an attractive option for smaller applications. The Context API allows global state sharing across components without prop drilling, while the useReducer Hook facilitates state management similar to Redux's reducer function. The decision between using Redux or the Context API depends on the specific requirements of a project, such as the scale of the application and the complexity of state management needs.