Code School: Powering up with React 15 from Pluralsight

Discover how React can help you take control of your UI code with composable user interfaces.

React is a popular open-source JavaScript library for building user interfaces and UI components, and is primarily maintained by Facebook. With React you can more easily create effective and interactive UIs that are easily understandable to users, and that update based on real-time data changes.

React components are individual bits of code that are reusable; comparable to "functions" in JavaScript. React components accept arbitrary inputs (props) and return React elements that describe what to show on the screen. The main types are Class components and Function components.

In this course you will learn how React can help you take control of your UI code. Some topics covered include:

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn React and how it helps create effective UIs.

There are no strict prerequisites to this React tutorial; just come ready to learn and apply the principles being taught.

What's inside

Syllabus

First Component

Talk Through Props

Component State

Synthetic Events

Talking to Remote Servers

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Builds a strong foundation for beginners, which is ideal for learners new to React

Teaches skills, knowledge, and/or tools that are highly relevant to industry

Examines React, which is highly relevant to front-end development

Develops professional skills or deep expertise in React

Taught by Sergio Cruz, who are recognized for their work in React

This course explicitly requires that this course be taken in serial with others as part of a series

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 Code School: Powering up with React 15 with these activities:

Review components in React

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Build a strong foundation in React components before starting the course to reinforce understanding of core concepts.

Browse courses on React Components

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Read documentation on React components and their lifecycle methods.
Create a small React project to practice creating and using components.

Follow React tutorials for beginners

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Supplement course materials by following guided tutorials tailored for beginners to solidify foundational understanding.

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Identify beginner-friendly React tutorials from reputable sources.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, taking notes and experimenting with the code.

Review HTML and CSS

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Refresh your knowledge of HTML and CSS, the fundamental building blocks of web pages, to strengthen your foundation for React.

Browse courses on HTML

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Review the basics of HTML markup, including elements, attributes, and tags.
Explore different CSS properties and values to style web pages.
Practice creating simple web pages using HTML and CSS.

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Follow React Tutorials on YouTube

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Supplement your learning by following video tutorials on YouTube to gain a clearer understanding of React concepts.

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Search for React tutorials on YouTube based on your specific areas of interest.
Choose tutorials that are well-rated and relevant to your needs.
Follow the instructions and demonstrations provided in the tutorials.

Solve React coding exercises

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Reinforce React concepts through hands-on practice by solving coding exercises and challenges.

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Find online platforms or resources that offer React coding exercises.
Set aside dedicated time for solving exercises, focusing on understanding the solutions.

Join a React study group or forum

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Engage with fellow learners by joining study groups or online forums to exchange knowledge, ask questions, and reinforce concepts.

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Identify and join React-focused study groups or online forums.
Actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your knowledge.

Solve React Coding Challenges

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Enhance your React proficiency by solving coding challenges that test your understanding of React concepts.

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Find online React coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
Analyze the problem statement and design a solution using React.
Implement your solution in a React application.
Test and debug your code to ensure its functionality.

Build a small React project

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Apply course concepts by creating a functional React project, solidifying understanding through practical implementation.

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Plan and design a small-scale React project that aligns with course objectives.
Develop the project, ensuring it demonstrates core React principles.

Attend a React Hackathon

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Gain practical experience and network with other React enthusiasts by participating in a React hackathon.

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Find a React hackathon in your area or online.
Register for the hackathon and form a team.
Collaborate with your team to design and develop a React project.
Present your project to the judges and attendees.

Build a React Portfolio Website

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Solidify your React skills by creating a portfolio website that showcases your projects and abilities.

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Plan the structure and design of your portfolio website.
Create React components for different sections of the website.
Implement styling and interactivity using CSS and JavaScript.
Deploy your portfolio website to a hosting platform.

Contribute to React Open-Source Projects

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Deepen your understanding of React's inner workings and contribute to the community by making contributions to React open-source projects.

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Review the project's documentation and codebase.
Identify React open-source projects that align with your interests.
Suggest improvements or fixes through pull requests.
Discuss your contributions with the project maintainers.

Create a React documentation guide

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Deepen understanding by creating a comprehensive guide that summarizes and explains React concepts in your own words.

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Gather and organize relevant information from course materials and additional sources.
Write and format a clear and concise documentation guide, explaining React concepts and best practices.

Develop a React Application for a Non-Profit Organization

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Apply your React skills for a meaningful cause by developing a React application for a non-profit organization.

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Identify a non-profit organization that could benefit from a React application.
Meet with representatives from the organization to understand their needs and goals.
Design and develop a React application that meets the organization's requirements.
Deploy and maintain the application.

Career center

Learners who complete Code School: Powering up with React 15 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

UI Engineer

UI engineers are responsible for creating and maintaining the user interfaces of websites and applications. React is one of the most popular tools used by UI engineers. Due to the popularity of React, knowing how to use it is a must for many UI engineers; making this course highly useful.

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Front-End Developer

Front end developers construct the user interface, or the face that users see when interacting with websites and applications. React has become a very popular tool for front end development, and jobs requiring it are very in demand. This course gives a grasp on the fundamentals of React, including props, events, and state. These concepts are essential to know for this job role. For those trying to become a front end developer, this course is very useful to take.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

UX designers are responsible for how software is laid out to optimize user experience. React is a very powerful tool in a UX designer's toolkit. This course will help UX designers learn how to use React so that they can better design user interfaces.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full stack developers work with both the front and back end of websites and applications. React is often used in both domains; this course would be helpful for understanding the use of React in both aspects.

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Software Developer

Software developers create all kinds of applications, including web, mobile, and desktop. React is a popular choice for UI development across many of these platforms. This course will help software developers take advantage of React.

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Web Developer

Web developers create and maintain websites. While much of their work is not specifically concerned with user interfaces, React is becoming a very popular tool for web developers. This course will help web developers learn some fundamentals of React.

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Back-End Developer

Back end developers construct the parts of websites and applications that users do not see, such as servers and databases. Though not as common as with front end development, React is also used sometimes to build back end services. This course will help people who want to be back end developers to understand React should it be used by the software they are working on.

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Data Scientist

Data scientists collect and analyze data. Though they do not directly develop using React, data scientists often work with front end teams that do. Understanding React can increase their ability to work effectively with front end teams.

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Product Manager

Product managers oversee the creation and implementation of new products. They need to understand the technical limitations of the products that they manage. This course can help product managers understand the potential of React.

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Project Manager

Project managers are responsible for planning and executing projects. They need to understand the technical details of the projects that they manage to be effective. This course would be useful for project managers who want to lead projects that use React.

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Graphic designer

Graphic designers create visual graphics for websites, applications, and other media. Though their work is not directly related to code, being able to optimize visuals for a user interface is important for a graphic designer. This course may be useful for graphic designers who want to collaborate with front end developers using React.

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Technical Writer

Technical writers create documentation and other materials.

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Quality Assurance (QA) Tester

QA testers test software to ensure that it meets quality standards.

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Database Administrator

Database administrators manage and maintain databases. This role is mostly unrelated to React and would not be directly assisted by this course.

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Customer Support Representative

Customer support representatives provide support to customers.