Conclusion: Navigating the Perils and Pitfalls of Context API

Concluding remarks

Using the Context API with TypeScript can be tricky, but solutions are available. While using any can provide a quick fix, it’s not ideal for maintaining type safety and can lead to issues. Using a type assertion will work in most cases. However, creating an abstraction around createContext and using a custom useContext hook will provide a much more solid solution. It hides the fact that we’re using a context and leaves us with a convenient hook—in this case, useColor. With this approach, we can ensure that the context’s value is not null and avoid the need for constant null-checking throughout our application.

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