React Quickly, Second Edition
Morten Barklund, Azat Mardan
React Quickly, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to mastering React, the popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. This fully revised book offers a hands-on approach, diving straight into React code from the first chapter. It covers the latest developments in the React framework, including functional components, React hooks, and static site generators. The book is structured around more than 80 practical examples, demonstrating how to implement React in real-world scenarios. The book is designed for both beginners and experienced developers looking to update their skills. It covers fundamental concepts such as JSX, stateful components, and event handling, as well as advanced topics like web accessibility and best practices for component-based design. The authors, Morten Barklund and Azat Mardan, bring their expertise in React, web testing, and accessibility to provide readers with a solid foundation in modern frontend development. Through various projects, including a website menu, timer, and task manager, readers can apply their learning and build practical applications. React Quickly, Second Edition emphasizes the modular architecture of React, which allows for seamless creation, combination, and testing of components. It highlights React's versatility in handling projects of all sizes, from small prototypes to enterprise-scale sites. The book's approach aims to help developers quickly build beautiful and reliable web frontends, positioning React as a powerful tool for streamlining frontend web development in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
