React Learning Lessons

Progressive lessons designed to take you from React beginner to intermediate developer

Lesson 1: Introduction to React

Learn what React is, why it's popular, and how to set up your development environment.

Beginner

Duration: 30 min

Topics covered:

  • What is React?
  • Setting up development environment
  • Creating your first React app
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Lesson 2: JSX and Components

Understand JSX syntax and how to create functional and class components.

Beginner

Duration: 45 min

Topics covered:

  • JSX syntax
  • Functional components
  • Class components
  • Component composition
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Lesson 3: Props and State

Master the fundamental concepts of props and state in React applications.

Beginner

Duration: 60 min

Topics covered:

  • Understanding props
  • State management
  • Lifting state up
  • Props vs State
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Lesson 4: React Hooks Introduction

Learn about React Hooks and how they simplify component logic.

Intermediate

Duration: 90 min

Topics covered:

  • useState
  • useEffect
  • Rules of Hooks
  • Custom Hooks basics
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Lesson 5: Advanced Hooks Patterns

Explore advanced Hook patterns and performance optimization techniques.

Intermediate

Duration: 90 min

Topics covered:

  • useContext
  • useReducer
  • useMemo
  • useCallback
  • Performance optimization
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Lesson 6: Routing with React Router

Implement client-side routing in your React applications.

Intermediate

Duration: 60 min

Topics covered:

  • React Router setup
  • Route parameters
  • Nested routes
  • Protected routes
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Lesson 7: Forms and Input Handling

Build complex forms with validation and error handling in React.

Intermediate

Duration: 75 min

Topics covered:

  • Controlled components
  • Form validation
  • Custom form hooks
  • Error handling
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Lesson 8: API Integration and Data Fetching

Connect your React app to backend services and handle asynchronous operations.

Intermediate

Duration: 90 min

Topics covered:

  • Fetch API
  • Axios
  • Loading states
  • Error boundaries
  • Data caching
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Lesson 9: State Management with Redux

Master Redux for managing complex application state.

Advanced

Duration: 120 min

Topics covered:

  • Redux fundamentals
  • Actions and Reducers
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Middleware
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Lesson 10: Testing React Applications

Write comprehensive tests for your React components and applications.

Advanced

Duration: 90 min

Topics covered:

  • Jest basics
  • React Testing Library
  • Integration tests
  • Mocking
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Lesson 11: Performance Optimization

Learn techniques to build lightning-fast React applications.

Advanced

Duration: 90 min

Topics covered:

  • React.memo
  • Code splitting
  • Lazy loading
  • Bundle optimization
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Lesson 12: React and TypeScript

Add type safety to your React applications with TypeScript.

Advanced

Duration: 120 min

Topics covered:

  • TypeScript basics
  • Typing components
  • Generic components
  • Type inference
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Learning Path Recommendations

For the best learning experience, we recommend following these lessons in order. Each lesson builds upon concepts from previous ones.

For Beginners:

Start with Lessons 1-3 to build a solid foundation in React fundamentals.

For Intermediate Learners:

If you're familiar with React basics, jump to Lesson 4 to learn about modern React patterns.