Build your first React JS Application

Overview

A project-based introduction to React, Facebook's JavaScript framework, built around creating one mobile-first web application from start to finish rather than teaching concepts in isolation. You'll scaffold the app with create-react-app and build out its features as you go.

Who it's for

Developers with some JavaScript background who want a hands-on, project-driven way to learn React rather than a pure concepts course. It's positioned at an intermediate level, so basic JavaScript familiarity will help.

Key takeaways

• Scaffolding a React single-page app with npx create-react-app
• Styling with JavaScript-configurable CSS and building animated components
• Handling navigation with React Router
• Making HTTP requests with Axios and building custom React hooks

Because it's built around one real application, you come away with a working project you can extend, not just isolated exercises.