useXStore

useXStore is a lightweight state management utility designed for front-end applications that use component-based architectures. It provides a hook-based API to access and mutate shared state while minimizing boilerplate. The library emphasizes predictable state changes, modular stores, and a simple mental model that mirrors the way components consume data.

Architecture and concepts: A store is created with an initial state and a set of actions that describe how the state can change. Each action returns a new state rather than mutating the previous one, supporting immutability. Components subscribe to a store through the useXStore hook, which yields the current state slice and a set of dispatchers for the defined actions. Selectors can be used to derive computed values, keeping components focused on relevant data.

Usage pattern: First, you create a store instance with an initial state and actions using createXStore. In a component, you call useXStore with the store to read its state and trigger actions. The hook subscribes component updates to relevant state changes, reducing unnecessary renders.

Features and integrations: The library offers selector-based subscriptions, action creators, and optional middleware for logging, persisting state, or integrating with devtools. It can be paired with localStorage or session storage for persistence and supports debugging workflows such as time-travel by inspecting recent state changes.

Relation and scope: useXStore is designed for React-based projects, with an emphasis on small to medium-sized applications. It aims for a compact footprint and straightforward API, making it a potential alternative to larger state management solutions in cases where centralized, predictable state is needed without heavy boilerplate.