Introduction: React, Part I

In this unit, you will be introduced to React.

The goal of this unit is to introduce you to the popular JavaScript library, React. React will help you build better, scalable front-ends for your website through the creation of components. An overview of ES6 and functional JavaScript concepts will help in your understanding of React.

After this unit, you will be able to:

• Understand ES6+ and functional JavaScript programming concepts

• Know what a Virtual DOM is and how it is used in React

• Learn JSX

• Build first React components

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