Third-Party Packages in React 19

Using third-party packages can accelerate development and add powerful features to your React 19 projects. Follow these best practices:

Selection Criteria

• Prefer official or well-maintained packages with active support.
• Check compatibility with React 19 and TypeScript support.
• Review documentation, community adoption, and update frequency.

Common Packages

• UI: MUI, Chakra UI, Ant Design
• State Management: Redux, Zustand, Jotai
• Data Fetching: React Query, SWR, Apollo Client
• Routing: React Router
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
• Forms: React Hook Form, Formik

Installation & Usage

• Use npm or yarn for installation: npm install package-name or yarn add package-name
• Follow official documentation for setup and usage.
• Keep dependencies up to date and remove unused packages.

Security & Maintenance

• Audit packages regularly with npm audit or yarn audit.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and breaking changes.

References

• React Ecosystem Overview
• npm Trends
• Bundlephobia