React’s still thriving in 2025 — but it’s the tools around it that really elevate your dev game. Here’s your quickfire guide to what matters this year:

  • Vite for instant dev speed
  • Next.js for SSR, API routes, and edge power
  • Astro if you want near-zero JS output

State? Skip Redux (unless you must).
→ Use Zustand or built-in hooks.
→ useContext still works for lightweight needs.

Data fetching?
→ TanStack Query dominates REST.
→ tRPC is magic if you’re all-in on TypeScript.
→ GraphQL? Go with Apollo or urql.

Styling?
→ Tailwind CSS rules the scene.
→ Pair with shadcn/ui or Radix for fully customizable components.

Tooling?
→ pnpm > npm for speed
→ Turborepo is 🔥 for monorepos
→ Biome might just replace your linter + formatter combo

Charts, Forms, Animations?
→ Recharts, Framer Motion, and React Hook Form still deliver.

React in 2025 = leaner, faster, more fun. Use only what you need — and build boldly.

https://levelup.gitconnected.com/the-react-ecosystem-in-2025-top-libraries-and-tools-for-streamlined-development-e66e8fabae2f