Introduction to React using JavaScript/ECMAScript

Course Number: RCT-100

Duration: 3 days (19.5 hours)

Format: Live, hands-on

React Training Overview

React is a JavaScript library for building web user interfaces. It is one of the most wanted and loved web frameworks today. React makes it painless to create interactive UIs on top of web standards. This Introduction to React using JavaScript/ECMAScript training course teaches developers the skills they need to immediately use React to build modern applications. Attendees gain hands-on experience with the latest version of React and the tools for developing React applications.

Note: This React class can also be taught using TypeScript.

Please see this course overview video including a demo of the hands-on coding students do in class to reinforce the concepts.

Location and Pricing

Accelebrate offers instructor-led enterprise training for groups of 3 or more online or at your site. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for private corporate training on-site or online, please contact us.

In addition, some courses are available as live, online classes for individuals. See a schedule of online courses.

Objectives

• Use a JavaScript package manager (either npm or Yarn)
• Understand the new JavaScript language features, including classes, modules, and arrow functions
• Articulate what React is and why it is useful
• Explore the basic architecture of a React application
• Gain a deep understanding of JSX and the Virtual DOM
• Use React components to build interactive interfaces
• Create and validate forms using controlled components
• Make HTTP calls to read or change data
• Explore the common component architecture patterns
• Configure simple and complex routing
• Incorporate React best practices

Prerequisites

Students must have object-oriented programming experience. Some experience with JavaScript is helpful; the new language features of JavaScript and TypeScript are covered/reviewed in class.

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Training Materials:

All attendees receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements:

• Google Chrome and/or Firefox
• Other modern browsers as desired
• IDE/development environment of your choice
• Other free software and lab files that Accelebrate would specify, including Node.js

Here's a sample React lesson demonstrating how to use a custom hook to collect form data with React. You can also download the code and demos shown in the video. 

See other React topics in our video series, 5-minute React Tips.