Create a Front-End App with React
Learn to build front-end web apps with JavaScript and React.
Includes JavaScript, React, HTTP, Web Apps, Front-End Development, Web Framework, and more.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary37 hoursProjects
25Prerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Create a Front-End App with React:- Basic HTML
About this skill path
Front-end skills are in high demand, and plenty of people know HTML and CSS. Set yourself apart by building a foundation in JavaScript. Then, you’ll create interactive applications with React—the library that powers Facebook and Netflix.
Skills you'll gain
- Build interactive web apps
- Understand the React library
- Use and call APIs
Syllabus
9 units • 24 lessons • 25 projects • 17 quizzes- 1
Introduction to JavaScript and Building Apps
Learn the fundamentals of JavaScript and set up your computer for web app development.
- 2
JavaScript Functions, Arrays, and Loops
Learn common programming tools in JavaScript such as conditionals and control flow, functions, arrays, and loops.
- 3
JavaScript Iterators, Objects, and Classes
Learn to use higher-order functions, array methods, objects, and classes in JavaScript.
- 4
Modern JavaScript: Modules and Browser Compatibility
Learn JavaScript’s module syntax to write more reusable code, and learn how to manage modern ES6+ JavaScript to work with all browsers.
- 5
Introduction to React
Learn JSX, build your first React Components, and start the Ravenous Project.
- 6
React: Components Interacting
Create nested components and complete part two of the Ravenous project.
- 7
React: Component State
Manage component data with React state, and manage multi-component apps using stateless and stateful components.
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Projects in this skill path
- practice Project
Kelvin Weather
In this project, we're going to practice variables and printing to the console in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? You've got to master the basics. Get comfortable with these fundamentals. - practice Project
Dog Years
In this project, we're going to practice variables and strings in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? These concepts will help you use your data to output information to your users. - practice Project
Magic Eight Ball
Build a virtual Magic Eight Ball using control flow in JavaScript. You’ll practice building decision-making into your programs and gain confidence in writing more robust JavaScript code.
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