Explore various approaches to managing state and side effects in React applications through this 43-minute conference talk. Delve into the comparison of thunks, sagas, and epics, starting with an examination of Redux middleware functionality and its role in handling third-party API calls. Discover how to manage atomicity requirements using sagas, implement throttling and debouncing techniques to prevent API stress, and gain fine-grained control over HTTP requests. Walk away with valuable insights on modular state management in client applications and enhanced control over your application's data flow.