Why is Zustand called a minimalist state manager?

#1. A simple core - no extra architecture

• Zustand doesn't require actions, reducers, dispatch, or context providers.

• The whole state is described by a single create() function that returns a hook.

• That means one line creates a full-fledged store:

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  const useStore = create(() => ({ count: 0 }))

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#2. No React Context and providers

• Unlike Redux or the Context API, Zustand doesn't wrap the whole app in a <Provider>.
• The store exists outside React, as a plain JavaScript object.
• This simplifies the architecture and improves performance (no unnecessary re-renders when the context updates).

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#3. Small library size

• The Zustand bundle weighs only ~1 KB (gzip).
• It has no dependencies or extra utilities - just a functional core.

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#4. Minimal boilerplate code

To change the state, it's enough to call set:

Without:

• actions (type: 'INCREMENT');
• reducers (switch/case);
• dispatch.

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#5. Simple logic and access to the store outside React

A Zustand store is a plain JS function, which means:

• you can use it outside React components (for example, in utilities or services);
• you can subscribe to changes manually, without hooks;
• you can create several stores and import them like regular modules.

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#6. Extensibility through middleware

Everything stays simple, but if needed, you can add:

• persist - storing state in localStorage;
• devtools - integration with Redux DevTools;
• immer - immutable state updates.

It's plugged in with one line:

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#Summary