React JS for Progressive Web Applications

Introduction to React

• What is React?
• Setting up your development environment (Node.js, npm, create-react-app).
• Creating your first React app.

JSX and Components

• Understanding JSX and its syntax.
• Creating and rendering React components.
• Props and state in React components.

Component Lifecycle

• Lifecycle methods (componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, etc.).
• Handling events in React.
• Conditional rendering and lists.

State Management

• Introduction to state management in React.
• Using useState and useEffect hooks.

Routing with React Router

• Installing and configuring React Router.
• Setting up routes and navigation.
• URL parameters and nested routes.

Context and Hooks

• Understanding the Context API for state management.
• Deep dive into custom hooks.
• Best practices for managing complex state.

Styling in React

• CSS-in-JS solutions (e.g., styled-components).
• CSS Modules and traditional CSS.

Handling Forms in React

• Controlled components and form validation.
• Form libraries (e.g., Formik).

API Integration

• Making API requests with fetch or Axios.
• Using useEffect for data fetching.
• Handling API responses and errors.

Testing in React

• Introduction to testing libraries (e.g., Jest and React Testing Library).
• Writing unit and integration tests for React components.

Authentication and Authorization

• Implementing user authentication in a React app.
• Role-based access control and private routes.

Deployment

• Preparing your app for deployment.