Learn React
In this React course, you’ll build powerful interactive applications with one of the most popular JavaScript libraries.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Approx. 20 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
2 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn React:- Learn HTML
- Learn JavaScript
About this course
React (sometimes spelled React.js or ReactJS) is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries to develop powerful, interactive web applications. You’ll learn how to start with React and build up to dynamic user interfaces. You’ll work with React specific concepts like: JSX, components, state, props, hooks, and more. Take this course to gain an edge as a front-end or full-stack web developer.
Skills you'll gain
Understand key React concepts
Use JSX, props, state, and more
Work in React’s modular style
Syllabus
18 lessons • 7 projects • 7 quizzesHands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Animal Fun Facts
Using a variety of JSX concepts, we will build an interactive interface that will display a selection of animal images and allow you to click an image for a fun fact. - Project
Authorization Form
In this project, we're going to practice state management in React so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? State is the "brains" of your component and can help you dynamically render your page. - Project
Random Color Picker
In this project, we're going to practice working with multiple components in React so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? It's important to understand the relationship between parent and child components and how they can interact.
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions about React
React is a JavaScript library used to build websites and web applications. Facebook created it in 2013, and today, it’s one of the most popular web development libraries in the world, used by companies like Meta, Netflix, Uber, Yahoo, and more.