Using React to build highly interactive web applications Training Course

React is an open source Javascript library that can be used by developers to create interactive web and mobile applications. It is often compared to MVC frameworks such as Angular, Ember and Backbone, however, React is distinct in its focus on the UI of the application (the View in MVC). Its unique approach to rendering highly interactive UIs is both powerful and liberating and has led to React's popularity.

In this course we demonstrate React's power and flexibility, compare it to alternative frameworks, and walk participants step-by-step through the creation of their own application.

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of React's design philosophy and be in a position to decide when and where it makes sense to use React and when to rethink the conventional MVC model. With an emphasis on hands-on practice and the completion of a real application, this interactive course will be invaluable to web application developers wishing to use React to boost their productivity and value.

Introduction

Design principles behind React

Setting up your development environment

How components work in React

The component life cycle

Building your first component

Handling state in React

Defining your components' parent/child relationships

Event handling and conditional rendering

Container vs Presentational Components

Integrating React with other frameworks and plugins

Bringing it all together -- your own app

Closing remarks