React.js – Key Concepts (Early Release)

This fast-paced overview of React fundamentals will help you build the understanding, skills, and experience to confidently implement React in your next project

Key Features
Clear, concise explanations of core React 18 functionality promote quick, easy reference
Step-by-step derivations ensure a deep understanding of key concepts
Practical exercises challenge you to apply your new skills and build your own simple apps
Book Description
As the most popular JavaScript library for building modern, interactive user interfaces, React is an in-demand framework that will bring real value to your career or next project. But like any technology, learning React can be tricky, and finding the right teacher can make things a whole lot easier.

Maximilian Schwarzmüller is a bestselling instructor who has helped over two million students worldwide learn how to code, and his latest React video course (React — The Complete Guide) has over five hundred thousand students on Udemy.

Max has written this quick reference guide to help clarify the world of React programming. Simple explanations, relevant examples, and a clear, concise approach make this fast-paced guide the ideal resource for busy developers.

By distilling the core concepts of React and drawing together key features with neat summaries, it's the perfect complement to other in-depth teaching resources. So, whether you've just finished Max’s React video course and are looking for a handy reference tool, or you've been using a variety of other learning materials and now need a single study guide to knit everything together, this is the ideal companion to support you through your next React projects. Plus, it's fully up to date for React 18, so you can be sure you’re ready to go with the latest version.

What you will learn
Build modern, user-friendly, and reactive web apps
Create components and utilize props to pass data between them
Handle events, perform state updates, and manage conditional content
Apply styles dynamically and conditionally to create a modern UI
Use advanced state management techniques such as React’s context API
Utilize React router to render different pages for different URLs
Understand key best practices and optimization opportunities

Who this book is for
This React book is for developers who already have some experience with, or who are currently learning, the basics of React. It can be used as a standalone resource to consolidate understanding or as a companion guide to a more in-depth course. To get the most value from this book, it is advised that readers have some understanding of the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.