Designing React 17 Components from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to architect and build components in React that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

Creating UIs in React is all about creating independent components that seamlessly work together to present a consistent view across your web app. In this course, Designing React 17 Components, you will gain the ability to architect and build high quality web apps, that ensures just the right components re-render as the data in your applications changes. First, you will learn how separation of concerns applies to building React components. Next, you will discover the various primitive methods for sharing data and methods between components. Finally, you will explore how to use Context for establishing shared information and use custom hooks for advanced state management. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of React component design needed to leverage re-usability and ensure consistency in your apps and code with less bugs.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Designing Better Components with React

Managing React State in a Component Hierarchy

Asynchronously Updating React State Using Custom React Hooks

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Provides methods, tools, and skills highly relevant to development

Teaches in-demand skills used in industry

Taught by Peter Kellner, industry recognized for their work in programming

Teaches skills easily applicable to current job tasks

Course includes hands-on practice labs and modules

Delivers a comprehensive overview of component architecture in React

Reviews summary

Mastering react component design

According to students, "Designing React 17 Components" offers excellent content for those looking to deepen their understanding of React component architecture. Learners frequently commend the instructor's clear explanations and engaging teaching style, which makes complex topics like Context and custom hooks accessible. The course is highly praised for its practical examples and hands-on demos that solidify concepts and help in writing cleaner, more maintainable code. However, a minority of reviewers found that the course assumes a bit too much prior React knowledge, making the pace a bit fast for less experienced developers. Overall, it is highly recommended for intermediate to advanced professionals aiming to master modern React component design and best practices, including aspects like performance monitoring and debugging.

While comprehensive, some areas could benefit from more depth.

"I'd hoped for a bit more on performance optimization beyond basic re-rendering concepts."

"The section on error reporting was a bit brief."

"I felt that some topics, like higher-order components, could have been explained more thoroughly with diverse use cases."

Instructor explains complex topics with clear examples and an engaging style.

"The instructor does an amazing job explaining complex topics like Context and custom hooks with very clear examples."

"The instructor's teaching style is clear and engaging."

"I appreciated the logical flow and how concepts were reinforced."

Reinforces concepts through hands-on demos and practical examples.

"I particularly loved the hands-on demos which helped solidify concepts."

"The exercises really reinforce the learning."

"I found the practical application rather than just theory very useful."

"The real-world examples provided were very helpful."

Focuses on architecting reusable and consistent React components.

"This course truly elevated my understanding of React components."

"The focus on separation of concerns and component architecture is exactly what I needed."

"I learned so much about architecting reusable components and managing complex state."

"My code is much cleaner now after applying the principles taught."

Best suited for those with some prior React knowledge, potentially fast-paced for beginners.

"The course is okay, but it assumes a bit too much prior knowledge of advanced React concepts."

"As someone new to hooks and context, I found myself constantly looking up external documentation."

"I struggled with this course... Maybe it's for more experienced devs, but I felt lost."

"Sometimes the pace was a bit fast for me."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Designing React 17 Components with these activities:

JavaScript and ES6 Review

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Reviewing JavaScript and ES6 will help you refresh your understanding and prepare for the course.

Browse courses on JavaScript Fundamentals

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Revisit JavaScript syntax and data types
Review ES6 features like classes, modules, and arrow functions
Experiment with JavaScript code snippets

Review React Native Concepts

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Reviewing foundational React Native concepts will help you refresh your understanding and prepare for the course.

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Review React Native documentation
Revisit basic React Native components
Experiment with a simple React Native app

Follow React Native Tutorials

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Following tutorials will help you solidify your understanding of React Native and explore specific features in more detail.

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Find tutorials from reliable sources
Complete the tutorials step-by-step
Experiment with variations of the tutorials

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React Native Coding Exercises

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Completing coding exercises will help you refine your React Native skills and reinforce your understanding of the concepts.

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Find coding exercises on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank
Solve coding exercises related to React Native concepts
Review solutions and identify areas for improvement

React Native Code Challenges

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Participating in code challenges will push your React Native skills and help you identify areas for improvement.

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Join online code challenge platforms
Participate in React Native-specific challenges
Analyze your solutions and learn from others
Collaborate with other developers

Create a React Native Component Reference Guide

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Building a component reference guide will help you summarize and retain important information about React Native components.

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Gather information on React Native components
Organize and structure the guide
Write clear and concise descriptions of each component
Include code examples and illustrations
Review and refine the guide

Build a React Native Productivity App

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Building a productivity app will help you apply your React Native skills to a practical project and reinforce your understanding of the course concepts.

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Plan and design the app's features
Implement the app's functionality using React Native
Test and debug the app thoroughly
Deploy the app to a mobile device or simulator
Get feedback and iterate on the app's design and functionality

Contribute to a React Native Open-Source Project

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Contributing to an open-source project will give you hands-on experience with React Native, allow you to learn from others and potentially make valuable contributions to the community.

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Identify a React Native open-source project to contribute to
Review the project's documentation and codebase
Identify an area where you can contribute
Create a pull request with your contributions
Respond to feedback and iterate on your contributions

Career center

Learners who complete Designing React 17 Components will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Front-End Engineer

Front End Engineers work to design and develop the user interface of websites and web applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Web Developer

Web Developers work to design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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User Interface Designer

User Interface Designers work to design the user interface of websites and web applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers work to design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers work to design the user experience of websites and web applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Product Designer

Product Designers work to design the overall product experience, including the user interface and user experience. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction Designers work to design the interactions between users and websites or web applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Information Architect

Information Architects work to design the organization and structure of websites or web applications. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Software Architect

Software Architects work to design the overall architecture of software applications. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to architect and build React components that work together to present a consistent view across your web app.

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Data Architect

Data Architects work to design the architecture of data storage and management systems. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to manage React State in a Component Hierarchy.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators work to manage and maintain databases. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to manage React State in a Component Hierarchy.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators work to manage and maintain computer systems. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to monitor performance and debug React components.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators work to manage and maintain computer networks. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to monitor performance and debug React components.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers work to design and implement security measures for computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to monitor performance and debug React components.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects work to design and implement cloud computing solutions. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you how to monitor performance and debug React components.

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