redux-plus-rtkQuery-vs-redux-createSlice-Axios

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.

Technologies Used

• TypeScript
• React
• Redux Toolkit with RTK Query
• Axios
• json-server as a mock server

Aspect	Redux with RTK Query	Redux Toolkit + Axios
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:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/redux-typescript-app.git

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

4. Start the JSON server:

   npm run db