React is an open-source JavaScript library for building user interfaces, widely used in web development. React has gained immense popularity due to its efficiency, flexibility, and declarative approach to building UI components. React has become a cornerstone of modern web development, enabling developers to create dynamic and responsive user interfaces with ease, maintainability, and excellent performance. This curriculum is designed for individuals who are new to React and want to learn it step by step.
Course Duration – 6 – 8 Weeks
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with web development concepts
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for coding
React Training Curriculum
React – Foundation
Module 1: Introduction to React
What is React?
- Introduction to React and its purpose.
- Key concepts: components, virtual DOM, and JSX.
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing Node.js and npm.
- Creating a React application using Create React App.
Module 2: Building Components
Functional Components
- Creating functional components.
- Understanding props and state
Class Components
- Creating class components.
- Lifecycle methods in class components.
Styling Components – Using CSS and CSS-in-JS libraries
Component Composition
- Nesting components.
- Passing props between components.
Module 3: Managing State
State and Props
- Understanding the difference between state and props.
- Passing props between components.
State Management Libraries (e.g., Redux)
- Introduction to state management libraries.
- Implementing Redux for state management.
Module 4: Handling User Input
- Creating controlled components for form handling.
- Handling form submissions
Event Handling
- Managing user interactions with event handlers.
Module 5: Routing in React
React Router
- Introduction to React Router
- Creating routes and navigation in a React application.
Module 6: Fetching Data
- Fetching data from RESTful APIs.
- Displaying data in components.
- Setting up a new project.
- Designing the application structure.
Implementing Features
- Building features using React concepts learned.
Deployment
- Preparing the application for production.
- Deploying the React app to a hosting service.
React – Advanced
Module 8: Advanced Topics
- React Hooks – Introduction to React hooks (useState, useEffect etc.,)
- Context API – Managing state at the application level with the Context API.
- Testing React Components – Writing tests for React components using testing libraries like Jest and React Testing Library.
Module 9: Best Practices and Performance Optimization
React Best Practices
- Code organization and structure.
- Code reviews and collaboration.
Performance Optimization
- Techniques for optimizing React applications.
- Profiling and debugging performance issues
Building a Real-World Application
- Working on a more complex project with guidance.
