React Context provides a way to share values like these between components without having to explicitly pass a prop through every level of the tree. In a typical React application, data is passed top-down (parent to child) via props. However, this can be cumbersome when you need to pass data through multiple levels of the component tree.

With React Context, you can create a Context object and provide a value to it. This value can then be consumed by any components that are descendants of the provider component. This allows you to avoid prop drilling and keep your component tree clean and easy to manage.

Here's an example of how you can use React Context:

1. First, create a new context using the createContext() method:

const MyContext = React.createContext();

2. Create a provider component that will wrap the components that need access to the context:

function MyProvider({children}) {
  const value = 'Hello, React Context!';
  return (
    <MyContext.Provider value={value}>
      {children}
    </MyContext.Provider>
  );
}

3. Use the useContext hook in any child component to access the value from the context:

function MyComponent() {
  const value = useContext(MyContext);
  return <p>{value}</p>;
}

By following the steps above, you can easily pass data around your React components without the need for prop drilling.