Intro to React
11/4/2024 • 2 min read
Intro to React
React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It makes it easy to create interactive UIs by using a component-based approach.
Why Use React?
- Reusable components save time and make code cleaner
- Virtual DOM makes updates faster
- Strong community and tons of tools
Your First React Component
Let's create a simple "Hello, World!" component:
jsx
import React from "react"
function HelloWorld() {
return <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
}
export default HelloWorld
Setting Up a Project (with Vite)
shell
# Create a new React project with Vite
npm create vite@latest my-app -- --template react
cd my-app
npm install
npm run dev
Core Concepts to Learn
- JSX: JavaScript + XML syntax
- Props: Passing data into components
- State: Managing local component data
Stay curious, and happy coding! 🎯
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