Introduction to React.js

A complimentary guide for becoming a React Developer.

Hello friends, today we are going to discuss React. React are used by most of the developer for building their websites. Yeah you read it right it is used worldwide, So without further due let’s get started.

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What is React?

React.js is an open-source JavaScript library used for dynamic User Interface and Front-end applications. Initially, React was created by Jordan Walke, a software engineer at Facebook, and now React is maintained by Facebook.

React is a JavaScript library but most people preferred to refer as a framework because of its behavior and capabilities similar to Angular and Vue Framework.

Why use React?

1. Makes your user interface much more interactive.

2. Uses Virtual DOM instead of Real DOM.

3. Uses JSX ( A language that combines JavaScript and HTML in a single code).

4. Make Front-end development much easier.

5. Easy to learn and implement.

6. Uses self-contained components which makes code easier to read and understand.

7. Most popular skill to work in Industry right now.