Introduction to React frontend library | Building user interface with JavaScript

The frontend of web applications is driven primarily by HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Websites become dynamic and interactive thanks to the programming language JavaScript.

We have come a long way since its inception and today there are now standard ways to go about writing JavaScript code. The React.js library is a very popular one that is used to build user interfaces on the Web. You don't just write JavaScript, you follow the React way and efficient rendering will be taken care of. Writing the React way is also pleasant to some people, as it takes a component-based approach to writing websites and applications. Everything is a component.

This session will be an introduction to using React as your frontend library. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required for you to understand what is going on.

We will use https://codesandbox.io/s/react-new to play around with a React application. All you need is a computer and a browser. Go to that website to get started.

If we meet in Zoom, please be aware that it shuts down after 40 minutes. Once that happens, simply rejoin the same room so we can resume the lecture.

This event is for about serious about learning. Disruption to the event will not be tolerated. You will be kicked if you troll around.

You can find more information about React at https://react.dev