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Redux vs redux-saga: What are the differences?
What is Redux? Predictable state container for JavaScript apps. Redux helps you write applications that behave consistently, run in different environments (client, server, and native), and are easy to test. On top of that, it provides a great developer experience, such as live code editing combined with a time traveling debugger.
What is redux-saga? An alternative side effect model for Redux apps. An alternative side effect model for Redux apps.
Redux and redux-saga can be categorized as "State Management Library" tools.
"State is predictable" is the primary reason why developers consider Redux over the competitors, whereas "Easy to test" was stated as the key factor in picking redux-saga.
Redux and redux-saga are both open source tools. Redux with 49.5K GitHub stars and 12.8K forks on GitHub appears to be more popular than redux-saga with 18.3K GitHub stars and 1.58K GitHub forks.
Instagram, Intuit, and OpenGov are some of the popular companies that use Redux, whereas redux-saga is used by AppsFlyer, Kapten, and Volta Industries. Redux has a broader approval, being mentioned in 1036 company stacks & 836 developers stacks; compared to redux-saga, which is listed in 43 company stacks and 21 developer stacks.
Pros of redux-saga
- Easy to test7
- Easy to learn1
Pros of Redux
- State is predictable191
- Plays well with React and others150
- State stored in a single object tree126
- Hot reloading out of the box79
- Allows for time travel74
- You can log everything14
- Great tutorial direct from the creator12
- Endorsed by the creator of Flux7
- Test without browser7
- Easy to debug6
- Enforces one-way data flow3
- Granular updates3
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Cons of redux-saga
Cons of Redux
- Lots of boilerplate13
- Verbose6
- Steep learning curve5
- Design5
- Steeper learning curve than RxJs4
- Steeper learning curve than MobX4