I developed a small web application using two different techniques for managing state and handling API requests: Redux with RTK Query and Redux Toolkit with Axios.
- TypeScript
- React
- Redux Toolkit with RTK Query
- Axios
- json-server as a mock server
Aspect | Redux with RTK Query | Redux Toolkit + Axios |
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Complexity | Simpler and more concise. | Requires more code and setup. |
File Structure | Usually just one slice file. | Requires separate action, reducer, and API request files. |
State Management | Automatically managed by RTK Query. | Manually managed using reducers. |
Action Creation | Automatically generated by RTK Query. | Manually created for each action. |
Caching | Built-in caching for API requests. | Custom caching implementation if needed. |
Data Fetching | Declarative data fetching with queries. | Imperative Axios calls. |
Redux Toolkit Integration | Can be used alongside Redux Toolkit. | Utilizes Redux Toolkit for state management. |
Error Handling | Built-in error handling. | Custom error handling. |
Code Organization | All logic in one file (slice). | Logic distributed across multiple files (actions, reducers, selectors). |
Type Safety | Strong type safety with generated types. | Requires manual type annotations. |
Learning Curve | Easier for beginners due to abstraction. | More control but steeper learning curve. |
Maintenance | Easier to maintain due to auto-generated code. | Requires more manual maintenance. |
These are general points of comparison, and the choice between the two approaches depends on your project's specific requirements, team expertise, and your personal preferences. RTK Query can be a great choice for quickly building and maintaining applications with minimal boilerplate, while Redux Toolkit + Axios provides more flexibility and control for complex use cases.
To get started with this project, you'll need to follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/redux-typescript-app.git
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Install dependencies:
npm install
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Start the development server:
npm run dev
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Start the JSON server:
npm run db