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Context was missing info on how to update the context after the initial render. Added a simple blurb and an example.

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Bobby 9 years ago
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Button.contextTypes = {color: React.PropTypes.string};
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## Updating context
The `getChildContext` function will be called when the state or props changes. In order to update data in the context, trigger a local state update with `this.setState`. This will trigger a new context and changes will be received by the children.
```javascript
var MediaQuery = React.createClass({
getInitialState: function(){
return {type:'desktop'};
},
childContextTypes: {
type: React.PropTypes.string
},
getChildContext: function() {
return {type: this.state.type};
},
componentDidMount: function(){
var checkMediaQuery = function(){
var type = window.matchMedia("min-width: 1025px").matches ? 'desktop' : 'mobile';
if (type !== this.state.type){
this.setState({type:type});
}
};
window.addEventListener('resize', checkMediaQuery);
checkMediaQuery();
},
render: function(){
return this.props.children;
}
});
```
## When not to use context
Just as global variables are best avoided when writing clear code, you should avoid using context in most cases. In particular, think twice before using it to "save typing" and using it instead of passing explicit props.

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