React is the number one JavaScript library for building JavaScript apps in a browser. In this course, What Is React?, you’ll learn all about the component-based nature of React and how that translates into highly performant and easy to use web applications. First, you’ll explore the nature of React and how it addresses building component-based web apps. Next, you’ll discover how React is based on a virtual DOM that efficiently maintains an application’s user interface to mirror that virtual DOM. Finally, you’ll learn how React uses the powerful JSX syntax to represent components and the actual UI of a running web app. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have an excellent understanding of why React is the most popular JavaScript library for building web apps, as well as what it takes to build a React app.
Author Name: Peter Kellner
Author Description:
Peter is an independent software consultant, specializing in .NET development from 1985 through 2001, as well as an eleven time Microsoft MVP. He was founder and president of Tufden Inc, where he successfully delivered systems for clinic scheduling, insurance company management and medical claim processing. His solutions included delivering a turnkey medical office management system to over 500 customers nationwide. His passion for the computer dates back to elementary school when he joined his … more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Introduction to React
  23mins
• React Architecture Explained
  39mins
• How React Works with the Browser
  31mins