This React.js course is designed to help learners develop modern, dynamic, and interactive user interfaces. With a hands-on approach, the course covers everything from basic React concepts to advanced techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create powerful single-page applications (SPAs) using React.js, working with state, props, hooks, and component-based architecture.
Course Content Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction to React.js and Setup
What is React?
Overview of React.js and its role in modern web development.
Key features: Component-based architecture, declarative UI, and Virtual DOM.
Setting up the Development Environment
Installing Node.js, npm, and creating a new React app using Create React App.
Exploring the file structure and understanding the development server.
React Basics
JSX (JavaScript XML) syntax and how it works.
Rendering elements and components.
Introduction to components, props, and state.
Hands-On Exercise
Building a simple “Hello World” React application.
Week 2: Components and Props
Understanding Components
Functional vs. Class components in React.
Creating and rendering components.
Reusable and modular components.
Working with Props
Passing data to child components using props.
Prop validation with PropTypes.
Default props in React.
State Management in Components
Using useState hook for managing component state in functional components.
Understanding state vs. props.
Hands-On Exercise
Create a weather app that displays data passed through props.
Week 3: React Hooks
Introduction to React Hooks
Why use hooks?
Rules of hooks: only call hooks at the top level.
Common Hooks
useState for managing state.
useEffect for side effects (like fetching data).
useContext for context management.
Custom Hooks
Creating custom hooks for reusable logic.
Managing complex state with multiple hooks.
Hands-On Exercise
Building a task manager app with hooks and state management.
Week 4: Handling Forms and Events
Forms in React
Controlled vs. uncontrolled components.
Handling form submissions, inputs, and validation.
Managing form state with hooks.
Event Handling in React
Handling click events, form events, and custom events.
Binding event handlers to class components.
Event delegation and propagation in React.
Hands-On Exercise
Building a contact form with validation and submission handling.
Week 5: React Router and Component Lifecycle
React Router
Installing and setting up React Router for page navigation.
Defining routes and navigating between pages using Link and Route.
Nested routes and dynamic routing with URL parameters.
Using useEffect hook as an alternative in functional components.
Hands-On Exercise
Build a multi-page blog application with React Router.
Week 6: Advanced React Concepts and Final Project
State Management with Context API
Setting up a global state with React Context.
Passing state between deeply nested components.
Performance Optimization
Memoization with React.memo and useMemo.
Lazy loading components with React.lazy and Suspense.
Deployment
Deploying your React app to cloud platforms (e.g., Netlify or Vercel).
Environment variables and production builds.
Final Project
Develop a full-fledged application (e.g., a simple e-commerce app, a task manager, or a movie database app) integrating everything learned in the course.
Why Choose TopCodder for React.js Development?
Structured Learning Path: From fundamentals to advanced concepts.
Hands-On Projects: Real-world applications to reinforce your learning.
Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn to build interactive and dynamic UIs.
Certification: Receive a certificate on completion to showcase your skills.
