Mehbub When I first learned basic coding skills, I spent a lot of time wondering how they could be put to practical use. If you want to avoid this problem and start making the most of your skills, my advice is simple: start React-ing.
Learning how to get started with React will open the door to many new opportunities, especially as the free and open-source front-end JavaScript library for creating UI is now the market-leading web development framework. Here’s how you can get to grips with React with ease.
Step One: Understand What React Is
Firstly, you should know that React is a JavaScript-based UI development library rather than a programming language itself. Therefore, it is probably wise to have a background in JavaScript programming if you want to make the most of it.
However, when you begin to look at the extensive UI development library, you will quickly begin to understand the potential uses. Most commonly, it is used to create a single-page application (SPA), which ultimately improves the UX by implementing a new approach to site navigation and webpage loading.
Given that improved UX is a priority for businesses, it’s easy to see why React developers are in high demand. Moreover, the UI library is managed by Meta (Facebook) providing a level of familiarity that will win over clients and end users.
Step Two: Install React
Understanding what React is and its potential uses will give you the desire to get started with your first React project. Before you can, though, you must install React.Js. it is free.
You will also need to have an open-source server environment like Node.Js installed, as well as NPM. Once you have installed react to the terminal, you will be set to start making projects.
Step Three: Learn The Principles
Before using React.JS to create applications, you must also appreciate the principles used throughout the design. React is used by millions of developers, and they all need to know the SOLID principles;
- Single responsibility principle – Any given class or a function should change for only one reason.
- Open-closed principle – Any class should be open for extension, but closed for modification.
- Liskov substitution principle – An object can be replaced by others in its subclass.
- Interface segregation principle – A code should not be forced to depend on methods that are not directly used by it.
- Dependency inversion principle – High-level modules should depend on abstractions rather than low-level modules.
Step Four: Create A Project
The best way to start using the JavaScript-based UI development library is to make an application. You can start yours by creating a dedicated folder in your workspace. To do this, you must open the terminal and add the following code to your intended destination:
npx create-react-app [name of your app]
Once the workspace is ready, you can tap into the full potential of JavaScript, HTML, and React. Some of the most popular projects for beginners include;
- Calculators,
- BMI calculators,
- Emoji searches,
- Blog apps,
- Photo galleries with search.
Already, you will begin to see how React project can integrate with modern websites to deliver a better UI and UX.
Step Five: Keep Learning
Anyone with some experience of JavaScript can get to grips with the basics of ReactJS. To give your career a boost, though, courses specific to the UI library are advised. Some of the best include;
When combined with a clear image of what aspect of React web and app development you want to work in, it won’t be long before you’re an expert.
