Learn React

 Great choice! React is a powerful and popular library for building web interfaces. Here's a step-by-step guide to begin learning React effectively:


### **1. Prerequisites**


Before jumping into React, make sure you’re comfortable with:


* **HTML/CSS**

* **JavaScript fundamentals** (variables, functions, objects, arrays, ES6+ features like arrow functions, destructuring, promises, etc.)

* **DOM manipulation basics**

* **Git & command line (optional but helpful)**


If you're rusty on these, take a few days to brush up on:


* [MDN Web Docs](https://developer.mozilla.org/)

* [JavaScript.info](https://javascript.info/)


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### **2. Learn React Basics**


Start with the official React docs:


* [React Official Tutorial](https://react.dev/learn)


  * It’s interactive, beginner-friendly, and constantly updated.


Key topics to cover:


* What is React?

* Components (function components)

* JSX

* Props and State

* Event handling

* Conditional rendering

* Lists and keys


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### **3. Build Simple Projects**


Hands-on practice is crucial. Start with:


* A to-do list

* A counter app

* A weather app (using a free API)


Use [CodeSandbox](https://codesandbox.io/) or [StackBlitz](https://stackblitz.com/) for quick experiments.


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### **4. Learn React Hooks**


Hooks let you use state and other React features without writing classes:


* `useState`

* `useEffect`

* `useRef`

* `useContext`


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### **5. Go Deeper**


Once you're comfortable:


* Routing with **React Router**

* Form handling

* Fetching data (with `fetch` or **axios**)

* Lifting state up & prop drilling

* Context API or state management (Redux, Zustand, etc.)


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### **6. Build Bigger Projects**


Ideas:


* A blog

* A movie browser (TMDB API)

* An e-commerce store (fake products + cart)


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### **7. Explore Ecosystem Tools**


* Tailwind CSS or styled-components for styling

* Vite or Create React App for bootstrapping

* Testing: React Testing Library or Jest


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### **8. Keep Practicing & Reading**


* Follow tutorials on YouTube (e.g., Web Dev Simplified, Fireship)

* Read blogs (e.g., Kent C. Dodds, Josh C

omeau)


Let me know your background and learning style if you want a customized learning plan.

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