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 # Alternatives to `setState` in Flutter ## Introduction Flutter provides several ways to manage state in applications. While `setState` is commonly used for stateful widgets, there are other built-in approaches that can be more efficient and scalable without relying on external packages. In this blog, we will explore different alternatives to `setState` within Flutter itself. --- ## 1. Using `ValueNotifier` and `ValueListenableBuilder` `ValueNotifier` is a special type of `ChangeNotifier` that helps manage state reactively without excessive widget rebuilds. ### Example: ```dart class CounterScreen extends StatelessWidget {   final ValueNotifier<int> counter = ValueNotifier<int>(0);   @override   Widget build(BuildContext context) {     return Scaffold(       appBar: AppBar(title: Text("Counter")),       body: Center(         child: ValueListenableBuilder<int>(         ...