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Lift state up vs keep state local in React

Guided tradeoff battle · Updated Mar 29, 2026

A filter drawer, results header, and product grid now need to reflect the same selection state. Would you lift state up or keep it local in each component?

  • Lift state up
  • Keep state local

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Lift state up vs keep state local in React: commit to a direction, justify it with the prompt constraints, and explain when the alternative wins.

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