Introductory React Course

Course Outline
● Module 1: Introduction to React
o Overview of React and its evolution over time.
o Explanation of React’s virtual DOM and its advantages.
o Key milestones and versions in React’s development.
▪ Highlight shift from class to function components and hooks, and mention
differences between CSR and SSR.
● Module 2: Introduction to JSX
o Explanation of JSX, its syntax, and role in React.
o Converting HTML snippets to JSX.
o Embedding JavaScript expressions in JSX.
● Module 3: Building React Components
o Definition and role of components in a React application.
o Creating functional components.
o Comparison between functional and class components
● Module 4: Passing Props
o Mapping the idea of function arguments to component props.
o Using strings vs. other object types as props.
o Passing functions as callbacks to child components.
● Module 5: Styling in React
o Basics of Inline Styles
o Importing and Using CSS Files
o Introduction to CSS Modules
● Module 6: State Management in React
o Concept of State in React
o Using the useState Hook
o Managing Refs with useRef
o State Sharing Between Components
o React’s State Management Best Practices
● Module 7: React Lifecycle and Effects
o Overview of the React component lifecycle.
o Using the useEffect hook for side effects and data fetching.
● Module 8: Handling User Inputs and Forms
o Creating interactive forms and managing form state.
o Implementing dependent inputs and form handling techniques.
o Validation and feedback mechanisms for user input.
● Module 9: Routing in React
o Understanding React Router
o Basic Routing Concepts
o Implementing Navigation
● Module 10: Making HTTP Requests
o Fetching data from APIs using React.
o Managing asynchronous operations and state updates.
o Error handling and data presentation strategies.
● Module 11: Testing in React
o Introduction to testing tools like Jest and React Testing Library.
o Writing unit tests for components, hooks, and application logic.
o Best practices in testing React applications.
● Module 12: Wrap-Up and Q&A
o Recap of key React concepts and the example project.
o Open session for questions and answers.
o Guidance on further learning resources and next steps in mastering React

5 Days

JavaScript
HTML
CSS

Software Development