React JS

Module 1: Introduction to React JS & Development Environment

·       Overview of React JS: What is React, advantages, and use cases.

·       Setting Up the Development Environment: Node.js, npm, package.json, React CLI, and IDEs.

·       JSX Syntax: Differences from standard JavaScript, embedding expressions.

·       Virtual DOM: How it works and benefits.

·       Modern JavaScript (ES6+): Arrow functions, classes, modules, destructuring, promises.

·       Webpack Basics: Bundling and module loading overview.

·       Hands-on: Create a basic React app; explore React browser plugins.

Module 2: React Components, Props, and State

·       React Components: Functional vs. Class components, component lifecycle.

·       Props: Passing data to components, prop-types, default props.

·       State: Initialization, updating, lifting state up.

·       Events and Binding: Handling user interactions.

·       Lists and Keys: Rendering lists, importance of keys.

·       Conditional Rendering: Displaying components based on conditions.

·       Hands-on: Building reusable components, managing state and props in a mini-application.

Module 3: Styling and Forms

·       Styling in React: Inline styles, CSS modules, Styled Components, Bootstrap integration.

·       Animations: Basic animations using CSS and React libraries.

·       Forms: Controlled vs. uncontrolled components, form validation, handling submissions.

·       Hands-on: Creating styled forms with validation; building a responsive UI.

Module 4: Navigation and Routing

·       React Router: Setting up routes, dynamic routing, nested routes.

·       Navigation: Programmatic navigation, route parameters, query strings.

·       Hands-on: Implementing a multi-page application with navigation.

Module 5: State Management and Hooks

·       Advanced State Management: Context API, useReducer, custom hooks.

·       React Hooks: useState, useEffect, useContext, useRef, custom hooks.

·       Functional Components: Migration from class to functional components.

·       Hands-on: Building complex state logic with hooks; context-based theme toggling.

Module 6: Consuming APIs and Data Fetching

·       HTTP Requests: fetch API, Axios, handling GET/POST requests.

·       Asynchronous Data: Loading states, error handling.

·       RESTful API Integration: Fetching and displaying data from backend services.

·       Hands-on: Building a data-driven application; integrating with a public API.

Module 7: Advanced Topics

·       Higher-Order Components (HOC): Reusing component logic.

·       Code Splitting: Dynamic imports for performance.

·       Testing: Unit testing React components (Jest/React Testing Library).

·       Debugging: React DevTools, common pitfalls, and solutions.

·       Deployment: Building for production, optimizing bundles, deploying to services like Netlify/Vercel.

Module 8: Real-World Projects and Best Practices

Best Practices: Folder structure, coding standards, performance optimization.