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A basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is recommended. Familiarity with ES6 features such as arrow functions, template literals, destructuring, and async/await will help you follow the lessons more easily.

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This course is designed for beginner to intermediate web developers who want to gain practical React skills and understand the core concepts required to build interactive web applications. It is also suitable for students preparing to progress into full stack or advanced React projects.

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React Fundamentals and Core Concepts

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React Fundamentals and Core Concepts

This course is part of Modern React From The Beginning Specialization

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build dynamic UIs using reusable React components and JSX efficiently.
Manage component state and handle events with hooks like useState and useRef.
Implement forms, controlled inputs, and persist data with global state and localStorage.
Apply React lifecycle methods and useEffect to manage side effects in projects.

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course is designed to transform you into a confident React developer by teaching you how to build dynamic, interactive web applications. You will gain a deep understanding of React concepts like components, state, props, hooks, and the broader React ecosystem, while also improving your JavaScript skills essential for modern front-end development. You will begin with a structured introduction to React, learning the fundamentals of component-based architecture, React’s rendering process, and how it compares with plain JavaScript. Then, the course takes you through practical setup, environment configuration, and hands-on coding exercises to reinforce core concepts and best practices. As you progress, you will dive into advanced topics such as state management, conditional rendering, controlled components, and lifecycle methods using both class components and hooks. The course also includes guided projects like a Notes App and a Timer Project to solidify your learning through real-world applications and interactive challenges. This course is ideal for beginners with basic JavaScript knowledge, front-end developers looking to upskill, or anyone aiming to build modern web apps efficiently. No prior React experience is required, and the course is structured to cater to a beginner-to-intermediate difficulty level. By the end of the course, you will be able to create responsive React applications, manage state effectively using hooks, build reusable components, handle forms and user interactions, and implement projects that demonstrate practical React skills.

In this module, we will introduce you to React and set the stage for your learning journey. You will explore the architecture of React applications, understand component-based development, and compare React with plain JavaScript. Additionally, you will set up your development environment to start building React projects.

What's included

9 videos2 readings

9 videosTotal 55 minutes

Introduction to the Specialization5 minutes
How To Take This Course5 minutes
What Is React?6 minutes
React App Architecture6 minutes
Component-Based Development5 minutes
React vs Vanilla JavaScript9 minutes
React Ecosystem7 minutes
How React Works Under The Hood6 minutes
Development Environment Setup6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'React Fundamentals and Core Concepts'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will refresh the essential JavaScript concepts needed for React development. You will explore modern syntax, conditional expressions, object/array handling, and asynchronous patterns. These concepts will provide a solid foundation for building robust React applications.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 63 minutes

Section Intro3 minutes
Arrow Functions9 minutes
Template Literals6 minutes
Ternary & Short Circuit Rendering8 minutes
Destructuring & Rest Operator8 minutes
Array Methods10 minutes
Optional Chaining & Nullish Coalescing Operator5 minutes
Immutability & Spread Operator7 minutes
Promises & Async Await8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

React-Related JavaScript Refresher - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will dive deep into the core React fundamentals. You will learn how to create and style components, manage state with hooks, handle events, and pass data using props. By the end, you will confidently build interactive and reusable UI components.

What's included

17 videos1 assignment

17 videosTotal 120 minutes

Section Intro4 minutes
Quick React Setup & createElement9 minutes
Intro To JSX (JavaScript XML)12 minutes
Vite Build Tool Setup10 minutes
Creating Components5 minutes
Styling In React6 minutes
Lists6 minutes
Handling Events6 minutes
Intro To State8 minutes
Rating State5 minutes
More on UseState Hook6 minutes
Conditional Rendering & Styling6 minutes
Props7 minutes
Component Composition13 minutes
Submit Rating7 minutes
Modal Component Composition5 minutes
Passing Data As Children6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

React Fundamentals – State, Hooks, Events, Props & More - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will build a fully functional Notes App using forms and controlled components. You will learn to manage user input, store and display notes dynamically, and enhance the app with interactive features. The module emphasizes reusable components and practical React application patterns.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

11 videosTotal 68 minutes

Section Intro2 minutes
App & Tailwind Setup (v4)5 minutes
Controlled Inputs12 minutes
Form Data Object6 minutes
Form Submission & Global State7 minutes
Show Notes6 minutes
Make Form Collapsible7 minutes
Reusable Input Components11 minutes
Delete Notes5 minutes
Conditional Rendering Challenge3 minutes
Prop Drilling5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Forms, Input & Controlled Components – Notes App Project - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the lifecycle of React components and how to manage side effects. You will learn how class-based methods translate to functional hooks and implement persistent data handling. This knowledge ensures efficient and predictable component behavior.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on the useRef hook through a practical Timer project. You will learn to manage DOM elements, persist data across renders, and build interactive components. By completing challenges, you will strengthen your understanding of advanced component references.

What's included

7 videos1 reading3 assignments

7 videosTotal 37 minutes

Section Intro2 minutes
What Is useRef & Project Setup5 minutes
useRef In Action & Uncontrolled Inputs7 minutes
Persist Timer Across Re-Renders11 minutes
Component Composition Challenge6 minutes
Auto-Focus Start Button3 minutes
Save Timer To Local Storage4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'React Fundamentals and Core Concepts'10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
useRef Hook – Simple Timer Project - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

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This course introduces React, a modern JavaScript library for building dynamic, component-based user interfaces. It is relevant because React is widely used in the web development industry, and mastering its core concepts allows developers to create efficient, interactive, and scalable web applications.

The course covers the foundational concepts of React, including components, JSX, state management, hooks like useState, useEffect, and useRef, event handling, forms, controlled components, lifecycle methods, and project-based applications such as a Notes App and Timer Project. It also introduces supporting tools like Tailwind CSS and Vite for modern development workflows.

After completing the course, you will be able to build dynamic React applications from scratch, manage component state effectively, handle forms and inputs, implement lifecycle logic with hooks, and create reusable components. You will also be able to persist data locally and compose complex interfaces using best practices.