Course Description
This is the definitive guide to mastering React. We've structured this course to be the only one you'll ever need, taking you from the absolute fundamentals of web development to building complex, production-ready React applications. We leave no stone unturned.
The journey begins with a refresher on the essential modern JavaScript features that are critical for React development. We then dive into React's core philosophy—building applications with components, JSX, state, and props. You'll gain a deep, practical understanding of React Hooks, mastering everything from `useState` and `useEffect` to creating your own custom hooks for reusable logic.
As you advance, you'll tackle enterprise-level challenges. We dedicate multiple modules to advanced state management, covering the Context API in-depth before mastering Redux Toolkit for large-scale applications. You'll learn advanced component patterns, performance optimization techniques, and how to write professional, testable code. The course also includes dedicated modules on integrating with TypeScript and exploring the wider React ecosystem, including the Next.js framework.
What You'll Learn:
- Core JavaScript concepts essential for React development.
- Deep understanding of React's component model, JSX, state, and props.
- Mastery of all React Hooks, including creating custom hooks.
- Advanced component design patterns (HOCs, Render Props).
- In-depth state management with Context API and Redux Toolkit.
- Robust client-side routing with React Router.
- Integrating TypeScript for building scalable and type-safe applications.
- Professional testing workflows with Jest and React Testing Library.
- Performance optimization, code-splitting, and profiling.
- Building and deploying full-stack applications with frameworks like Next.js.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone committed to becoming a professional React developer. It's a perfect fit for absolute beginners who want a clear path, intermediate developers seeking to fill knowledge gaps and learn advanced patterns, and experienced developers who want to master the modern React ecosystem.
Prerequisites:
- Solid JavaScript Fundamentals: A strong understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+ features like `let`/`const`, arrow functions, Promises, Async/Await, array methods, destructuring).
- Basic HTML & CSS: Familiarity with HTML structure and basic CSS styling.
- Command Line Basics: Comfort with basic terminal commands (e.g., `cd`, `npm install`).
- A Computer/Laptop: A working computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with Node.js and NPM installed.
- A Willingness to Learn: Enthusiasm for building dynamic user interfaces.
Includes numerous mini-projects, a capstone full-stack project, and a certificate upon completion. Available in English and Hindi.
1. Course Introduction & What is React? (Declarative vs. Imperative)
15min
2. Setting Up a Professional Development Environment (Vite, VSCode, Node.js)
25min
3. Understanding React's Core Philosophy: Component-Based Architecture
20min
4. Recap & Practical Task: Setup Your First React Project
30min
5. ES6+ Refresher: `let`/`const`, Arrow Functions, Template Literals
20min
6. Mastering Array Methods: `map`, `filter`, `reduce` for Data Transformation
25min
7. Destructuring and the Spread/Rest Operator (Objects & Arrays)
20min
8. Understanding Asynchronous JavaScript: Promises & Async/Await
25min
9. Working with JavaScript Classes (Brief Overview for Component Understanding)
15min
10. Recap & Practical Task: Practice Advanced JavaScript Concepts with React-like Data
40min
11. Creating Your First Functional Components
20min
12. Understanding and Using JSX (JavaScript XML) In-Depth
30min
13. Component Composition: Building UIs from Smaller Parts
30min
14. Passing Data with Props (Properties) and PropTypes
30min
15. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Static Component Tree
45min
16. Managing Component State with the `useState` Hook
30min
17. Handling User Events (Click, Change, Submit)
25min
18. Conditional Rendering: Displaying Content Conditionally
25min
19. Rendering Lists of Data (`map()` and `key` Prop)
25min
20. Recap & Practical Task: Create an Interactive Counter or To-Do List
50min
21. Traditional CSS Strategies: Global Styles, CSS Modules, and Inline CSS
25min
22. CSS-in-JS: Styling with Styled-Components
30min
23. Utility-First Styling with Tailwind CSS (Integration & Basic Usage)
30min
24. Recap & Practical Task: Style a Component Using Different CSS Approaches
50min
25. Introduction to Side Effects in Functional Components
20min
26. Fetching Data from APIs with `useEffect` (GET Requests)
30min
27. Mastering the Dependency Array: When to Re-run Effects
35min
28. Cleanup Functions: Preventing Memory Leaks and Unwanted Behavior
30min
29. Recap & Practical Task: Fetch and Display Data from a Public API
1hr
30. Controlled Components for Form Handling
30min
31. Uncontrolled Components and the `useRef` Hook for Forms
25min
32. Basic Form Validation and Handling User Input Errors
30min
33. Using Popular Form Libraries like React Hook Form
35min
34. Recap & Practical Task: Build a User Registration Form with Validation
1hr 15min
35. Managing Complex State with `useReducer`
35min
36. Performance Optimization Hooks: `useMemo` for Memoizing Values
35min
37. Performance Optimization Hooks: `useCallback` for Memoizing Functions
35min
38. Accessing the DOM with `useRef` (Beyond Forms)
20min
39. Building Reusable Logic with Custom Hooks
30min
40. Recap & Practical Task: Create a Custom Data Fetching Hook
1hr
41. Understanding Prop Drilling and Its Challenges
15min
42. Sharing State Globally with `createContext` and `useContext`
35min
43. Structuring Context Providers for Scalability and Performance
25min
44. Combining Context with `useReducer` for Complex State
30min
45. Recap & Practical Task: Implement Global Theme Switching with Context
1hr
46. Setting up Client-Side Routing with React Router DOM
25min
47. Defining Routes, `Link` Components, and `BrowserRouter`
30min
48. Dynamic Routes and URL Parameters (`useParams` Hook)
30min
49. Nested Routes and Outlet Component
35min
50. Programmatic Navigation (`useNavigate` Hook)
25min
51. Protected Routes and Authentication Flow
30min
52. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Multi-Page Application with Routing
1hr 15min
53. Why Redux for Large-Scale Applications? (Core Principles Revisited)
20min
54. Introduction to Redux Toolkit: Simplifying Redux Development
30min
55. Configuring the Redux Store with `configureStore`
30min
56. Defining Reducers and Actions with `createSlice`
40min
57. Connecting Redux Store to React Components (`useSelector`, `useDispatch`)
35min
58. Asynchronous Logic and Data Fetching with `createAsyncThunk`
40min
59. Using Redux DevTools Extension for Debugging
15min
60. Recap & Practical Task: Implement Global State for a Shopping Cart with Redux Toolkit
1hr 30min
61. Higher-Order Components (HOCs): Reusable Logic
30min
62. Render Props Pattern for Flexible Component Logic
30min
63. Comparing HOCs and Render Props with Modern Hooks
20min
64. Compound Components Pattern
25min
65. Portals: Rendering Content Outside Component Hierarchy
20min
66. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Reusable Modal Component using Portals/Render Props
1hr
67. Identifying Performance Bottlenecks with React DevTools Profiler
25min
68. Memoizing Components with `React.memo` (PureComponent equivalent)
25min
69. Code-Splitting with `React.lazy` and `Suspense` for Faster Loads
30min
70. Virtualization for Large Lists (Conceptual)
20min
71. Optimizing Context API Usage for Performance
20min
72. Recap & Practical Task: Optimize a Performance-Heavy Component
50min
73. Testing Philosophy & Setup (Jest & React Testing Library)
30min
74. Writing Unit Tests for Components and Hooks (Snapshot Testing, Basic Queries)
40min
75. Simulating Events and Testing User Interactions
35min
76. Mocking API Calls and External Dependencies
30min
77. Test Driven Development (TDD) Approach (Conceptual)
20min
78. Recap & Practical Task: Write Comprehensive Tests for a Form Component
1hr 15min
79. Why TypeScript for React? Introduction to Static Typing Benefits
25min
80. Setting up a TypeScript-based React Project
30min
81. Typing Props, State, and Events in React Components
40min
82. Typing Custom Hooks and Context Providers
35min
83. Recap & Practical Task: Convert a Small React Project to TypeScript
1hr
84. Introduction to Next.js: The React Framework for Production
30min
85. Data Fetching Strategies: SSR, SSG, ISR, Client-Side
40min
86. File-based Routing and API Routes in Next.js
35min
87. Optimizing Images, Fonts, and Scripts in Next.js
30min
88. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Simple Blog with Next.js
1hr 15min
89. Token-based Authentication (JWT) Flow in React
30min
90. Creating Protected Routes and Authorization Logic
30min
91. Integrating with Authentication Services (e.g., Firebase Auth, Auth0 - Conceptual)
35min
92. OAuth 2.0 (Conceptual Overview)
20min
93. Recap & Practical Task: Implement Basic Authentication Flow in a React App
1hr
94. Building React Apps for Production: Optimization & Minification
20min
95. Deploying to Modern Platforms (Vercel, Netlify, Render - Overview)
30min
96. Environment Variables for Production
20min
97. Course Summary & Next Steps in Your React Career
20min
98. Recap & Practical Task: Deploy Your React Portfolio
45min
99. Project Planning, API Design (for existing Backend), and Frontend Architecture
45min
100. Building the Frontend (React) and Connecting to an API (Node.js/Express or similar)
3hr
101. Implementing Advanced Features (Authentication, State Management, Routing)
1hr 30min
102. Final Testing, Performance Checks, and Deployment Preparation
1hr
103. Recap & Final Project Submission
1hr 30min
