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Getting Started with React in 2025

React has evolved significantly over the years, and getting started in 2025 means you have access to an incredible ecosystem of tools and patterns.


Why React?


React remains one of the most popular frontend frameworks for good reason. Its component-based architecture makes it intuitive to build complex UIs, and the community support is unmatched.


Setting Up Your First Project


The easiest way to get started is with Next.js, which provides a full-featured framework on top of React:


npx create-next-app@latest my-app

This gives you routing, server-side rendering, and optimized builds out of the box.


Key Concepts to Learn


  • Components - The building blocks of any React application
  • State Management - Understanding useState, useReducer, and context
  • Effects - Side effects with useEffect
  • Custom Hooks - Extracting reusable logic

    • Next Steps


    Once you have the basics down, explore TypeScript integration, testing with Jest and React Testing Library, and state management solutions like Zustand or Redux Toolkit.


    The React ecosystem is vast, but starting with these fundamentals will give you a solid foundation to build upon.

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