Discover why most "global state" isn't truly state and how React Query can revolutionize your approach to fetching, caching, and managing asynchronous data in React applications. Learn to break free from traditional global state management techniques and streamline your code with React Query. Explore the differences between global state and server state, understand the benefits of using React Query, and see practical examples of its implementation. Gain insights from Tanner Linsley, an experienced open-source creator and React enthusiast, as he demonstrates how to significantly reduce effort and code complexity when handling remote and asynchronous data sources in your React projects.