React

Master React, state management, APIs, authentication, and develop a dynamic web app replica of Airbnb, Netflix, or Spotify

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Course Overview

This chapter covers React fundamentals, state management, data fetching, authentication, and responsive design. Completing all lessons will help students build a complete web app replica of Airbnb, Netflix, or Spotify, depending on the chosen project. Each project will cover core concepts and apply them in the context of a real-world web application.

Lesson 1: Getting Started with React and Next.js

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Exploring React's architecture and key benefits
  • Understanding Next.js and its role in modern web development
  • Initial project setup and configuration with React and Next.js

Lesson 2: Configuring the Development Environment

Time commitment: 30 mins

  • Setting up the React and Next.js environment
  • Installing and configuring essential dependencies
  • Organizing project structure for long-term maintainability

Lesson 3: Understanding JSX and Component Structure

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Understanding JSX syntax and conventions
  • Building reusable components and managing composition
  • Establishing a consistent component structure

Lesson 4: Managing State and Props in Components

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Introduction to state and props
  • Implementing state to handle data within components
  • Using props for communication and data sharing between components

Lesson 5: Utilizing React Hooks

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Using `useState` and `useEffect` for state and side effects
  • Creating and using custom hooks to encapsulate logic
  • Applying hooks to streamline component behavior

Lesson 6: Handling Events and Form Data

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Managing click, change, and other events
  • Creating controlled forms and handling input states
  • Managing form validation and submission

Lesson 7: Styling Components with Tailwind CSS

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up Tailwind CSS with React and Next.js
  • Applying utility classes for effective styling
  • Building responsive layouts and user interfaces

Lesson 8: Implementing Routing and Navigation

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Creating dynamic routes with Next.js
  • Implementing nested routes and navigation menus
  • Handling route parameters and URL states

Lesson 9: Managing Global State with Context API

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up a global state management system
  • Creating context providers and consumers
  • Managing state and updates at the global level

Lesson 10: Fetching Data with API Routes

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up API routes and making fetch requests
  • Handling and transforming API responses
  • Displaying data dynamically in UI components

Lesson 11: Implementing Authentication

Time commitment: 1 hour

  • Setting up authentication providers
  • Creating login and signup flows
  • Managing protected routes and role-based access

Lesson 12: Payment Integration and Processing

Time commitment: 1 hour

  • Setting up a payment method for secure transactions
  • Implementing payment flows and managing transaction processes
  • Handling successful, pending, and failed payment states

Lesson 13: Creating Interactive UI Components

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Building interactive components like modals and dropdowns
  • Managing interactivity with event handlers and state
  • Using animation libraries for enhanced interactions

Lesson 14: Responsive Design and Accessibility

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Building responsive layouts with Tailwind CSS
  • Implementing accessibility features and ARIA attributes
  • Testing and improving accessibility with tools

Lesson 15: Testing and Debugging with Jest

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up Jest for React component testing
  • Writing unit and integration tests
  • Debugging and resolving common issues

Lesson 16: Advanced Animations with Framer Motion

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up Framer Motion for React
  • Creating animations and transitions for components
  • Implementing complex animations and interactive effects

What’s Next?

In the next chapter, you’ll transition to building cross-platform mobile apps with React Native and Expo. Learn to create responsive, interactive mobile applications with state management, navigation, and authentication. By the end, you’ll have built a complete mobile app replica of Airbnb, Netflix, or Spotify, ready to showcase your mobile development expertise.