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State Machine Patterns

Model complex workflows with state machines using XState and explicit state transitions.

Difficulty
advanced
Read time
1 min read
Version
v1.0.0
Confidence
established
Last updated

Quick Reference

State Machines: Use XState for complex UI flows. Define explicit states and transitions. Guards validate transitions. Actions trigger side effects. Use invoke for async operations. Impossible states become impossible. Visualize with Stately.ai.

Use When

  • Multi-step forms
  • Complex UI flows
  • Order/payment workflows
  • Authentication flows

Skip When

  • Simple boolean toggles
  • Basic CRUD operations
  • Server-only logic

State Machine Patterns

Model complex workflows with state machines using XState and explicit state transitions.

Tags

state-machine xstate workflow fsm statecharts

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