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GETTING STARTED WITH REACT QUICKLY AND EASILY

This is a broad overview of getting started on react, it is designed to help you jump into the waters of react as soon as possible.

React is a great Libary for the creation of web applications - frontend, it involves breaking down web applications into reusable components, which makes web development smooth and easier unlike creating web applications with Valina js where if you want to use a component in several places you have created it several time.

React also allows state management - being able to manipulate states of components in an application be it text, styles, or even elements themselves.

Join me as I delve into the intricacies of React, unlocking its potential to elevate your web development experience Welcome to a world where innovation meets simplicity, and the possibilities are boundless. Let the React adventure begin!

1. Set Up Your Environment:

• Install Node.js if you haven't already, as it's required for working with React.

• Use npm to install create-react-app globally by running the following command in your terminal:
  

   npm install -g create-react-app
  

2. Create a New React App:

• Once create-react-app is installed, you can create a new React app by running the following command in your terminal:
  

   npm create-react-app my-app
  

• Replace "my-app" with the name you want for your app.
  Or you can use vite which I recommend using this command:
  

   npm create vite@latest my-app
  

3. Understand the Project Structure:

• The create-react-app command will generate a basic project structure for you, including the necessary files and folders to get started.
  • It’s usually in this structure in its basic form when you use create-react-app:

my-app
├── node_modules
├── public
├── src
└── package.json

• It’s usually in this structure in its basic form when you use Vite and notice it has more folders:

my-app
├── node_modules
├── public
├── src
├── .eslintrc.cjs
├── index.html
├── README.md
├── package.json
└── vite.config.js

NOTE: These are all directories I’ll go into more detail on them in my next article

4. Customize Your Template (Optional):

• If you want to customize the default template, you can edit and reorganize the files in the project folder. Depending on your preferences, you can also add extra dependencies, such as UI component libraries or code formatting tools.

5. Start Developing:

• Once your template is set up, you can develop your React application by editing the components, adding new features, and building your desired user interface.

Stay tuned for upcoming articles where each step will be explored in detail.

You can refer to the official React documentation at react for more detailed information.dev (https://react.dev) or other online resources such as the [reeCodeCamp article (https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/get-started-with-react-for-beginners/) and W3schools