In this first episode, we kick things off by talking about Alpine.js stores and why you might want to use them for managing state in your apps. We set up the series by covering some of the challenges you'll run into if you try to manage state without any sort of global store. Then, we give you a quick taste of how Alpine stores can tidy up your code and keep things way more manageable.

We'll also talk about cool tricks like using JavaScript getters for easy data access, and share some handy tips along the way. Basically, this episode sets the stage for everything you'll need to know about working with stores in Alpine.js. Up next, we'll dive into why global state is actually useful, so stay tuned!