Trade-offs at a glance

• Redux: Excellent devtools, middleware ecosystem, predictable reducers. Best for complex workflows, team governance.
• Zustand: Minimal boilerplate, direct set/get, small focused stores. Great for UI/local state and feature isolation.

Migration strategy

1. Identify Redux slices that map to cohesive features. 2. Create small Zustand stores that expose minimal, intention-revealing actions. 3. Replace connected components gradually with selector-based hooks. 4. Remove dead reducers/middleware as features complete.

Outcomes

• Reduced boilerplate by ~40% in UI stores.
• Improved perceived responsiveness in list-heavy screens.
• Clearer ownership boundaries per feature team.