ReactJS Notes
1. What is ReactJS?
ReactJS is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, maintained by Facebook.
2. Key Features of ReactJS:
- Component-Based Architecture
- Virtual DOM for performance optimization
- Declarative syntax for building UIs
3. Core Concepts:
- JSX: Syntax extension for JavaScript to write HTML-like code.
- Components: Reusable, independent pieces of UI (functional or class-based).
- Props: Short for "Properties," used to pass data to components.
- State: Manages data within components.
4. Lifecycle Methods (Class Components):
- Mounting: constructor, componentDidMount
- Updating: componentDidUpdate
- Unmounting: componentWillUnmount
5. React Hooks (Functional Components):
- useState: Manages state in functional components.
- useEffect: Manages side effects like fetching data or subscriptions.
6. Advantages of ReactJS:
- Reusability of Components
- Fast Rendering with Virtual DOM
- Strong Ecosystem (libraries, tools, and community support)
7. Popular ReactJS Libraries:
- React Router: For handling routing in React applications.
- Redux: State management library for larger applications.
8. Common Commands:
- npx create-react-app my-app: Creates a new React application.
- npm start: Starts the development server.
- npm build: Builds the app for production.
9. React Developer Tools:
A browser extension for inspecting React component hierarchies and states.
10. Best Practices:
- Keep components small and focused.
- Use prop-types for type checking.
- Manage state effectively to avoid prop drilling.
Learn ReactJS to build dynamic, scalable, and modern web applications!
