What is React?
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Why It Matters
React is used by millions of websites and has a huge ecosystem of tools, making it easier to find help and hire developers
Real-World Example
Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, and Airbnb all use React for their websites
Related Terms
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
Component
A reusable building block of a user interface that can be combined to create complex pages
Props
Data passed from a parent component to a child component to customise its appearance or behaviour
State
Data that a component keeps track of and can change over time
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Related Terms
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
Component
A reusable building block of a user interface that can be combined to create complex pages
Props
Data passed from a parent component to a child component to customise its appearance or behaviour
State
Data that a component keeps track of and can change over time
Frontend
The part of a website or app that users see and interact with directly
CSS
The language that controls how websites look, including colours, fonts, spacing, and layout