What is Valtio and how does it work?

Valtio's a React library using JS Proxies for mutable state. Create a proxy object, mutate it directly—components auto-re-render on changes. Three lines for a counter.

Valtio vs Redux: Which is better for small teams?

Valtio wins for speed—no boilerplate, faster reviews, easy onboarding. Redux suits large orgs needing strict structure.

Should I switch my app from Redux to Valtio?

If you're small/fast-moving, migrate incrementally. Expect 3-4 months for big apps, but gains in dev joy are huge.

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Mutate a Proxy, Watch Magic Happen: Why a Startup Ditched Redux for Valtio

Picture this: a counter ticks up with three lines of code. No store. No reducers. Just pure, mutable joy. That's Valtio replacing Redux at a startup—and nobody's looking back.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Side-by-side code: bloated Redux setup vs minimal Valtio proxy mutation

⚡ Key Takeaways

Valtio replaces Redux boilerplate with 3-line mutable proxies—no actions, no reducers. 𝕏
Migration took 3 months incrementally; code reviews and onboarding sped up dramatically. 𝕏
Daishi Kato built Valtio/Zustand/Jotai; proxies signal React's simple, mutable future. 𝕏

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