Welcome to React Essentials, a comprehensive guide designed to navigate you through the dynamic and robust landscape of React development.
This book is crafted with the ambition to serve both budding enthusiasts eager to step into the world of modern web development and seasoned professionals looking to refine their mastery of React.
React, developed by Facebook and maintained by a community of individual developers and companies, has revolutionized the way we think about building web applications. Its declarative, component-based architecture has not only simplified the development process but also opened new horizons in building interactive and scalable user interfaces. The essence of React lies in its simplicity and flexibility, allowing developers to create complex applications with more manageable and reusable code , React Essentials begins with an exploration into the core principles and advantages of React, offering a deep dive into what sets it apart in the crowded space of JavaScript frameworks and libraries. We trace the evolution of React, from its inception as React.js to its current form that embraces hooks, a feature that has fundamentally altered how we write React code today. This journey is not just about understanding the technical aspects but also appreciating the philosophy behind React's design , As we progress, the book meticulously guides you through setting up your React development environment, introducing essential tools and libraries such as Node.js, Webpack, and Babel. We understand that a comfortable and efficient development setup is key to a productive coding experience. Therefore, we also cover essential IDEs and extensions, illustrated with practical examples, to kickstart your React journey.
Author(s): Jiho Seok
Publisher: Independently Published
Year: 2024
Language: English
Pages: 163
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to React
1.1 What is React?
1.2 The Evolution of React
1.3 The Role of React in Modern Web Development
Chapter 2: Setting Up for React Development
2.1. Installing and Configuring React
2.1.1 Installing Node.js
2.1.2 Setting Up npm (Node Package Manager)
2.2 Overview of the React Ecosystem
2.3. Best Extensions for Visual Studio Code for React Development
Chapter 3: Diving into JSX
3.1 Understanding JSX Syntax
3.2 Embedding Expressions in JSX
3.3 JSX Best Practices
Chapter 4: Components in React
4.1 Functional vs. Class Components in React
4.2 State and Props in Components
4.3 Lifecycle Methods in Class Components
Chapter 5: Hooks in React
5.1 Understanding useState and useEffect
5.2 Custom Hooks
5.3 Recent Additions: useRef, useMemo, and useReducer
Chapter 6: State Management
6.1 Introduction to State Management
6.2 Using Context API
6.3 Redux and React-Redux
Chapter 7: React Router and Navigation
7.1. Basics of Routing in React
7.2 Dynamic and Nested Routing in React
7.3 Protected Routes and Authentication Flows
Chapter 8: Forms and User Inputs in React
8.1 Controlled Components
8.2 Uncontrolled Components
8.3 Form Validation and Error Handling
