- Table View
- List View
React: Building Modern Web Applications
by Adam Horton Artemij Fedosejev Jonathan Hayward Narayan Prusty Ryan ViceMaster the art of building dynamic, modern web applications with React About This Book • Learn the hot new frontend web framework from Facebook – ReactJS, an easy way of developing the V in MVC and a better approach to software engineering in JavaScript • A fast-paced guide to designing and building scalable and maintainable web apps with React.js • Learn all the new ES6 features and be among the most prominent JavaScript developers who can write efficient JS programs as per the latest standards • Master the art of building modern web applications using React • Learn to build modern native iOS and Android applications using JavaScript and the incredible power of React Who This Book Is For This course is for web developers that want to unlock high performance dynamism in the applications that they create. If you want a comprehensive journey into one of the most important JavaScript frameworks around today, dive into this course. What You Will Learn • Take control of the front end with reactive JavaScript programming • Discover what ReactJS offers your development - before mastering it • Create React elements with properties and children • Use JSX to speed up your React development process • Test your React components with the Jest test framework • Learn the latest syntax of ES6 • Execute ES6 in a non-supported ES6 environment • Learn the principles of object-oriented programming • Create a complete single-page application • Use an application design plan to write smarter, more meaningful code • Learn how to use animations to give extra style to your application • Get to grips with the React Native environment • Write your own custom native UI components • Integrate native modules in Objective-C and Java that interact with JavaScript In Detail ReactJS has helped to transform the web as we know it. Designed by Facebook to help developers build rapid, responsive UI that can deal with data-intensive usage, it's an essential component in any web developer's skillset. This ReactJS course, in five connected modules, provides you with a fast, engaging and practical route into ReactJS—so you can build powerful, elegant, and modern web applications. Beginning with the Reactive Programming with JavaScript module, you will learn how to take advantage of a reactive and functional programming paradigm to rethink how you approach your JavaScript code. It's built to help you understand the concepts, relevant and applicable for any frontend developer. You'll then dive a little deeper into ReactJS. The second module gives you a rapid look through the fundamentals of ReactJS, showing you how to build a basic application and demonstrating how to implement the Flux architecture. In the third module you will get to grips with ES6—this will make you a more fluent JavaScript developer, giving you control over ReactJS. You can put your old JavaScript hacks aside and instead explore how to create ES6 custom iterators. In the final two modules you'll learn how to fully master ReactJS, exploring its wider ecosystem of tools that have helped to make it one of the most important tools in web development today. Ending with insights and guidance on React Native, the tool built for today's demand for native, intuitive user experiences and interfaces, with this course you can be confident in building dynamic and modern apps with React. Style and approach Consisting of five separate modules, journey from the fundamentals of reactive programming to the exciting possibilities of React Native. Each module builds on each other, helping you to incrementally develop your skills and knowledge.
React: Build 4 real-world apps with React Native
by Emilio Rodriguez MartinezHarness the power of React Native to build 4 real-world appsKey FeaturesBuild quirky and fun projects from scratch and become efficient with React NativeLearn to build professional Android and iOS applications using your existing JavaScript knowledgeUse isomorphic principles to build mobile apps that offer a native user experienceEmbedded with assessments that will help you revise the concepts you have learned in this courseBook DescriptionReact Native helps web and mobile developers to build cross-platform apps that perform at the same level as any other natively developed app. The range of apps that can be built using this library is huge. From e-commerce to games, React Native is a good fit for any mobile project due to its flexibility and extendable nature. This project-based book consists of four standalone projects. Each project will help you gain a sound understanding of the framework and build mobile apps with native user experience. Starting with a simple standalone car booking app, you will progressively move on to building advanced apps by adding connectivity with external APIs, using native features, such as the camera or microphone, in the mobile device, integrating with state management libraries such as Redux or MobX, or leveraging React Native’s performance by building a full-featured game.This book is ideal for developers who want to build amazing cross-platform apps with React Native.This book is embedded with useful assessments that will help you revise the concepts you have learned in this book.What you will learnStructure React Native projects to ease maintenance and extensibilityOptimize a project to speed up developmentUse external modules to speed up the development and maintenance of your projectsExplore the different UI and code patterns to be used for iOS and AndroidGet to know the best practices when building apps in React NativeWho this book is forThis book is for developers who want to build amazing cross-platform apps with React Native.
React: Building Web Applications
by Stoyan StefanovHit the ground running with React, the open source technology from Facebook for building rich web applications fast. Updated for the latest React release, the second edition of this hands-on guide shows you how to build React components and organize them into maintainable large-scale apps. If you're familiar with JavaScript syntax, you're ready to get started.Through the course of this book, author Stoyan Stefanov helps web developers and programmers build a complete single-page application. You'll quickly learn why some developers consider React the key to the web app development puzzle.Set up React and write your first "Hello, World" web appCreate and use custom React components alongside generic DOM componentsBuild a data table component that lets you edit, sort, search, and export its contentsMaster the JSX syntaxUse built-in Hooks and create your own custom onesManage the app's data flow with reducers and contextsUse Create React App to take care of the build process and focus on React itselfBuild a complete custom app that lets you store data on the client
React 16 Essentials - Second Edition
by Artemij Fedosejev Adam BoduchEverything you need to start working with React 16 and assess React Fiber About This Book • Hands-on examples and tutorials for the latest React 16 release • Assess the impact of React Fiber for your future web development • Build maintainable and high performance React 16 web applications Who This Book Is For If you're a frontend developer with some knowledge of native JavaScript development and frontend frameworks, wishing to learn the fastest web user interface library there is, then this book is ideal for you. What You Will Learn • Learn to code React 16 with hands-on examples and clear tutorials • Install powerful React 16 tools to make development much more efficient • Understand the impact of React Fiber today and the future of your web development • Utilize the Redux application architecture with your React components • Create React 16 elements with properties and children • Get started with stateless and stateful React components • Use JSX to speed up your React 16 development process • Add reactivity to your React 16 components with lifecycle methods • Test your React 16 components with the Jest test framework In Detail React 16 Essentials, Second Edition, fully updated for React 16, takes you on a fast-paced journey through building your own maintainable React 16 applications. React experts Artemij Fedosejev and Adam Boduch give you all the essentials you need to know and start working with React 16, in this new edition of the best-selling React.js Essentials title. You'll find the latest React 16 code updates, assessment of React Fiber, new coverage of Redux, and how to work as a modern React developer. The authors offer you their current assessment of React Fiber, and you'll soon be exploring React 16 hands on, creating your own single and multiple user interface elements with React 16. You'll then see how to create stateless and stateful components and make them reactive. You'll also learn to interact between your components and lifecycle methods, and gauge how to effectively integrate your user interface components with other JavaScript libraries. Delve deep into the core elements of the Redux architecture and learn how to manage your application and data persistence. Then go the extra mile with the Jest test framework, and run multiple tests on your applications and find solutions to scale without complexity. Today React is used by Facebook, Instagram, Khan Academy, and Imperial College London, to name a few. Many new users recognize the benefits of React and adopt it in their own projects, forming a fast-growing community. The speed at which React has evolved promises a bright future for anyone who invests in learning it today. Let Artemij and Adam bring you a brand new look at React 16 and React Fiber, and move your web development into the future. Style and approach React 16 Essentials, Second Edition, will take you on a fast-paced, hands-on journey through building your own maintainable React 16 applications.
React 16 Tooling: Master essential cutting-edge tools, such as create-react-app, Jest, and Flow
by Adam BoduchReact 16 Tooling covers the most important tools, utilities, and libraries that every React developer needs to know — in detail.Key FeaturesEach chapter presents meta-development solutions to help React developersThe tools used are presented in a practical, solution-oriented approach with no fluffThe chapters are arranged in a logical order that mirrors a typical React development workflow, but you are free to tweak the approaches discussed to fit your own unique styleBook DescriptionReact 16 Tooling covers the most important tools, utilities, and libraries that every React developer needs to know — in detail. As React has grown, the amazing toolset around it has also grown, adding features and enhancing the development workflow. Each of these essential tools is presented in a practical manner and in a logical order mirroring the development workflow. These tools will make your development life simpler and happier, enabling you to create better and more performant apps.Adam starts with a hand-picked selection of the best tools for the React 16 ecosystem. For starters, there’s the create-react-app utility that’s officially supported by the React team. Not only does this tool bootstrap your React project for you, it also provides a consistent and stable framework to build upon. The premise is that when you don’t have to think about meta development work, more focus goes into the product itself.Other React tools follow this same approach to automating and improving your development life. Jest makes unit testing quicker. Flow makes catching errors easier. Docker containers make deployment in a stack simpler. Storybook makes developing components straightforward. ESLint makes writing standardized code faster. The React DevTools plugin makes debugging a cinch. React 16 Tooling clears away the barriers so you can focus on developing the good parts. In this book, we’ll look at each of these powerful tools in detail, showing you how to build the perfect React ecosystem to develop your apps within.What you will learnBootstrap a React application using create-react-appIsolate React component development using StorybookWrite effective unit tests for your React components using JestEnsure that your component code is to standard using ESLintUse browser extensions and built-in component instrumentation to debug React applicationsEnable type safety in React components with Flowtype Deploy React applications inside a Docker container as part of a larger application stackWho this book is forThis book is for React developers of any skill level who want to make their lives easier. It helps to have some familiarity with React, but if you are an experienced web developer looking at React, then this book will show you how to build a resilient toolset around you before you begin.
React 17 Design Patterns and Best Practices: Design, build, and deploy production-ready web applications using industry-standard practices, 3rd Edition
by Carlos Santana RoldanBuild modular React web apps that are scalable, maintainable, and powerful using design patterns and insightful best practicesKey FeaturesGet up to speed with design patterns in React such as render props and controlled and uncontrolled inputsBecome well-versed with React Hooks in this updated third editionWork through examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible designsBook DescriptionReact is an open-source, adaptable JavaScript library for building complex user interfaces (UIs) from small, detached bits called components. This book will help you to use React effectively to make your applications more flexible, easier to maintain, and improve their performance, while giving your workflow a huge boost by improving speed without affecting quality. You'll start by understanding the internals of React, before gradually moving on to writing maintainable and clean code. The chapters that follow will show you how to build components that are reusable across the application, structure applications, and create forms that actually work. Later, you will build on your knowledge by exploring how to style React components and optimize them to make applications faster and more responsive. Finally, you'll write tests effectively and learn how to contribute to React and its ecosystem. By the end of this book, you'll be able to avoid the process of trial and error and developmental headaches, and instead, have the skills you need to efficiently build and deploy real-world React web applications.What you will learnGet to grips with the techniques of styling and optimizing React componentsCreate components using the new React HooksGet to grips with the new React Suspense technique and using GraphQL in your projectsUse server-side rendering to make applications load fasterWrite a comprehensive set of tests to create robust and maintainable codeBuild high-performing applications by optimizing componentsWho this book is forThis book is for web developers who want to increase their understanding of React and apply it to real-life app development. Intermediate-level experience with React and JavaScript is assumed.
React 18 Design Patterns and Best Practices, 4e: Design, build, and deploy production-ready web applications with React by leveraging industry-best practices
by null Carlos Santana RoldánDive in and discover how to build awesome React web apps that you can scale and maintain using design patterns and the latest industry insights Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesDiscover and unpack the latest React 18 and Node 19 features in this updated fourth editionGet up to speed with TypeScript, MonoRepo architecture, and several cutting-edge React toolsLearn from plenty of real-world examples and an improved chapter flowBook DescriptionReact helps you work smarter, not harder — but to reap the benefits of this popular JavaScript library and its components, you need a straightforward guide that will teach you how to make the most of it. React 18 Design Patterns and Best Practices will help you use React effectively to make your applications more flexible, easier to maintain, and improve their performance, while giving your workflow a huge boost. With a better organization of topics and knowledge about best practices added to your developer toolbox, the updated fourth edition ensures an enhanced learning experience. The book is split into three parts; the first will teach you the fundamentals of React patterns, the second will dive into how React works, and the third will focus on real-world applications. All the code samples are updated to the latest version of React and you’ll also find plenty of new additions that explore React 18 and Node 19’s newest features, alongside MonoRepo Architecture and a dedicated chapter on TypeScript. By the end of this book, you'll be able to efficiently build and deploy real-world React web applications.What you will learnGet familiar with the new React 18 and Node 19 featuresExplore TypeScript's basic and advanced capabilitiesMake components communicate with each other by applying various patterns and techniquesDive into MonoRepo architectureUse server-side rendering to make applications load fasterWrite a comprehensive set of tests to create robust and maintainable codeBuild high-performing applications by styling and optimizing React componentsWho this book is forThis book is for web developers who want to master React by learning key design patterns and best practices in real-world application development. You’ll need an intermediate-level experience with React and JavaScript before you get started.
React and Libraries: Your Complete Guide to the React Ecosystem
by Elad ElromHarness the power of React and the related libraries that you need to know to deliver successful front-end implementations. Whether you are a beginner getting started or an existing React developer, this book will provide you with the must-have knowledge you need in your toolbox to build a complete app. Start by learning how to create and style your own components, add state management, and manage routing. You’ll also learn how to work with the backend using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js). Once you have completed building your app you will learn how to deliver quality software by conducting unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end (E2E) testing, as well as learn techniques to debug, profile, and optimize your React app. Libraries and tools covered include TypeScript, Material-UI, Styled Components, SCSS, React Router, Redux Toolkit, Recoil, Jest, Enzyme, Sinon, MongoDB, NodeJS, Express, Serve, Grunt, Puppeteer, ESLint, Prettier and many others. And, you'll get access to bonus material and learn how to conduct and nail React interview questions. Each chapter in this book can be used independently so you can pick and choose the information you’d like to learn. Use it to get deep into your React development world and find out why React has been rated the most loved framework by front-end developers for three years in a row. What You'll LearnReview the basics of DOM, React Virtual DOM, JSX, Babel, ES5/ES6, CRA, package manager, Yarn, Webpack, and build toolsWrite your own custom React components and learn about hooks and props.Apply routing and state management with React Route, Recoil, and Redux ToolkitDeliver quality software and reduce QA load by learning unit testing integration testing and end-to-end testing with libraries such as Jest, Jest-dom, Enzyme, Sinon, and PuppeteerSet an ultimate React automated development and CI cycle with ESLint, Prettier, Husky, Jest, Puppeteer, GitHub Actions, Codecov.io, Coveralls, Travis, and DeepScanPublish your code on Ubuntu Server with the help of GruntOptimize your React app with pure components, lazy loading, prerender, precache, code splitting, tree shaking, reduce media size, and prefetching Who This Book Is For? This book is for new developers looking to start working on React applications, and React developers looking to expand on their existing knowledge. It is also suitable for developers coming from other front-end frameworks such as Angular and Vue who would like to add React to their toolbox.
React and React Native: Complete guide to web and native mobile development with React, 2nd Edition
by Adam BoduchBuild applications for web and native mobile platforms with React, JSX, Redux, and GraphQLKey FeaturesExplore how functional web development works with React, Redux, and React NativeBuild apps with unified architecture with Facebook's React, Relay, and GraphQLUnderstand the platform in-depth, from routing to server-side rendering Book DescriptionThis books takes you through using React 16 and React Native 0.5 to create powerful and engaging desktop mobile and native applications for all platforms.You start by learning how to craft composable UIs using React, ranging from rendering with JSX and creating reusable components to routing and creating isomorphic applications that run on Node.js.We then move on to show you how to take the concepts of React and apply them to building Native UIs using React Native. You'll find out how to build responsive and streamlined UIs that can properly handle user interactions in a mobile environment. You'll also learn how to access device-specific APIs such as the Geolocation API, and how to handle offline development with React Native. You will master handling application state, Unified Information Architecture, and using Flux, Redux, and Relay. Towards the end of the book, you will learn how Flux ideas are encapsulated within React components using Relay and apply all the skills learned so far to create a React application that runs on every major platform.What you will learnLearn what has changed in React 16 and how you stand to benefitCraft reusable components using the React virtual DOM Learn how to use the new create-react-native-app command line toolAugment React components with GraphQL for data using RelayHandle state for architectural patterns using FluxBuild an application for web UIs using Relay Who this book is forThis book is written for any JavaScript developer—beginner or expert—who wants to start learning how to put both of Facebook’s UI libraries to work. No knowledge of React is needed, though a working knowledge of ES2017 will help you follow along better.
React and React Native
by Adam BoduchUse React and React Native to build applications for desktop browsers, mobile browsers, and even as native mobile apps About This Book • Build React and React Native applications using familiar component concepts • Dive deep into each platform, from routing in React to creating native mobile applications that can run offline • Use Facebook's Relay, React and GraphQL technologies, to create a unified architecture that powers both web and native applications Who This Book Is For This book is written for any JavaScript developer—beginner or expert—who wants to start learning how to put both of Facebook's UI libraries to work. No knowledge of React is needed, though a working knowledge of ES2015 will help you follow along better. What You Will Learn • Craft reusable React components • Control navigation using the React Router to help keep your UI in sync with URLs • Build isomorphic web applications using Node.js • Use the Flexbox layout model to create responsive mobile designs • Leverage the native APIs of Android and iOS to build engaging applications with React Native • Respond to gestures in a way that's intuitive for the user • Use Relay to build a unified data architecture for your React UIs In Detail React and React Native allow you to build cross-platform desktop and mobile applications using Facebook's innovative UI libraries. Combined with the Flux data architecture and Relay, you can now create powerful and feature-complete applications from just one code base! This book is split into three parts. The first part shows you how to start crafting composable UIs using React, from rendering with JSX and creating reusable components through to routing and creating isomorphic applications that run on Node. We then move on to showing you how to take the concepts of React and apply them to building Native UIs using React Native. You'll find out how to build responsive and streamlined UIs that can properly handle user interactions in a mobile environment. You'll also learn how to access device-specific APIs such as the geolocation API, and how to handle offline development with React Native. Finally, we'll tie all of these skills together and shows you how you can create React applications that run on every major platform. As well as understanding application state in depth, you'll learn how to leverage Relay to make feature-complete, data-driven web and native mobile applications. Style and approach Split into three major sections to help organize your learning, this hands-on, code-first book will help you get up to speed with React and React Native—the UI framework that powers Netflix, Yahoo, and Facebook.
React and React Native: A complete hands-on guide to modern web and mobile development with React.js, 3rd Edition
by Adam Boduch Roy DerksGet up to speed with React, React Native, GraphQL and Apollo for building cross-platform native apps with the help of practical examples Key Features Covers the latest features of React such as Hooks, Suspense, NativeBase, and Apollo in this updated third edition Get to grips with the React architecture for writing easy-to-manage web and mobile applications Understand GraphQL and Apollo for building a scalable backend for your cross-platform apps Book Description React and React Native, Facebook's innovative User Interface (UI) libraries, are designed to help you build robust cross-platform web and mobile applications. This updated third edition is improved and updated to cover the latest version of React. The book particularly focuses on the latest developments in the React ecosystem, such as modern Hook implementations, code splitting using lazy components and Suspense, user interface framework components using Material-UI, and Apollo. In terms of React Native, the book has been updated to version 0.62 and demonstrates how to apply native UI components for your existing mobile apps using NativeBase. You will begin by learning about the essential building blocks of React components. Next, you'll progress to working with higher-level functionalities in application development, before putting this knowledge to use by developing user interface components for the web and for native platforms. In the concluding chapters, you'll learn how to bring your application together with a robust data architecture. By the end of this book, you'll be able to build React applications for the web and React Native applications for multiple mobile platforms. What you will learn Delve into the React architecture, component properties, state, and context Get to grips with React Hooks for handling functions and components Implement code splitting in React using lazy components and Suspense Build robust user interfaces for mobile and desktop apps using Material-UI Write shared components for Android and iOS mobile apps using React Native Simplify layout design for React Native apps using NativeBase Write GraphQL schemas to power web and mobile apps Implement web and mobile components that are driven by Apollo Who this book is for This book is for any JavaScript developer who wants to start learning how to use Facebook's UI libraries, React and React Native, for mobile and web application development. Although no prior knowledge of React is needed, working knowledge of JavaScript programming will help you understand the concepts covered in the book more effectively.
React and React Native: Build cross-platform JavaScript applications with native power for the web, desktop, and mobile, 4th Edition
by Adam Boduch Roy Derks Mikhail SakhniukFourth Edition of the popular React book, updated to the latest React 18 to help you go from beginner to professional in React applications developmentKey FeaturesDiscover React's latest features including automatic state update batching and prioritizing state updatesGet to grips with React architecture to write cross-platform apps using libraries such as NativeBaseUnderstand GraphQL and Apollo for building a scalable backend for your applicationsBook DescriptionOver the years, React and React Native has proven itself among JavaScript developers as a popular choice for a complete and practical guide to the React ecosystem. This fourth edition comes with the latest features, enhancements, and fixes to align with React 18, while also being compatible with React Native. It includes new chapters covering critical features and concepts in modern cross-platform app development with React.From the basics of React to popular components such as Hooks, GraphQL, and NativeBase, this definitive guide will help you become a professional React developer in a step-by-step manner.You'll begin by learning about the essential building blocks of React components. As you advance through the chapters, you'll work with higher-level functionalities in application development and then put your knowledge to work by developing user interface components for the web and native platforms. In the concluding chapters, you'll learn how to bring your application together with robust data architecture.By the end of this book, you'll be able to build React applications for the web and React Native applications for multiple mobile platforms.What you will learnExplore React architecture, component properties, state, and contextWork with React Hooks for handling functions and componentsImplement code splitting using lazy components and SuspenseBuild robust user interfaces for mobile and desktop apps using Material-UIWrite shared components for Android and iOS apps using React NativeSimplify layout design for React Native apps using NativeBaseWrite GraphQL schemas to power web and mobile appsImplement Apollo-driven componentsWho this book is forThis book is for any JavaScript developer who wants to start learning how to use React and React Native for mobile and web application development. No prior knowledge of React is required, however working knowledge of JavaScript is necessary to be able to follow along the content covered.
React and React Native: Build cross-platform JavaScript and TypeScript apps for the web, desktop, and mobile
by null Mikhail Sakhniuk null Adam Boduch null Roy DerksGet a big-picture view of modern React and React Native and see how they go hand-in-hand – covering TypeScript development, Vite, state management strategies, unit testing with Jest, and more. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Key FeaturesNew content on TypeScript, React frameworks, state management strategies, and unit testingGet to grips with React fundamentals and modern React techniques and architectureBroaden your React expertise through mobile development with React NativeBook DescriptionWelcome to your big-picture guide to the React ecosystem. If you’re new to React and looking to become a professional React developer, this book is for you. This updated fifth edition reflects the current state of React, including React framework coverage as well as TypeScript. Part 1 introduces you to React. You’ll discover JSX syntax, hooks, functional components, and event handling, learn techniques to fetch data from a server, and tackle the tricky problem of state management. Once you’re comfortable with writing React in JavaScript, you’ll pick up TypeScript development in later chapters. Part 2 transitions you into React Native for mobile development. React Native goes hand-in-hand with React. With your React knowledge behind you, you’ll appreciate where and how React Native differs as you write shared components for Android and iOS apps. You’ll learn how to build responsive layouts, use animations, and implement geolocation. By the end of this book, you’ll have a big-picture view of React and React Native and be able to build applications with both.What you will learnExplore React architecture, component properties, state, and contextWork with React Hooks for handling functions and componentsFetch data from a server using the Fetch API, GraphQL, and WebSocketsDive into internal and external state management strategiesBuild robust user interfaces (UIs) for mobile and desktop apps using Material-UIPerform unit testing for your components with Vitest and mockingManage app performance with server-side rendering, lazy components, and SuspenseWho this book is forThis book is for any JavaScript or TypeScript developer who wants to start learning how to use React and React Native for web and mobile app development. No prior knowledge of React or React Native is required. However, a working knowledge of JavaScript is necessary to be able to follow along the content covered.
React Anti-Patterns: Build efficient and maintainable React applications with test-driven development and refactoring
by null Juntao QiuMaster efficient coding practices, address common anti-patterns, and construct scalable React apps with practical insights and techniquesKey FeaturesIdentify and address React anti-patterns while learning testing strategies and refactoring techniques for efficient codebasesExplore data modelling, design patterns, and state management in ReactEnhance code quality, maintainability, and scalability in React applicationsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionTake your React development skills to the next level by examining common anti-patterns with expert insights and practical solutions, to refine your codebases into sophisticated and scalable creations. Through this easy-to-follow guide, React Anti-Patterns serves as a roadmap to elevating the efficiency and maintainability of your React projects. You’ll begin by familiarizing yourself with the essential aspects of React before exploring strategies for structuring React applications and creating well-organized, modular, and easy-to-maintain codebases. From identifying and addressing common anti-patterns using refactoring techniques to harnessing the power of test-driven development (TDD), you’ll learn about the tools and techniques necessary to create reliable and robust tests. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with business logic and design patterns that offer solutions to prevalent challenges faced in React development. The book also offers insights into using composition patterns, such as code splitting and multiple entry points, to enhance the flexibility and modularity of your React applications, guiding you through end-to-end project implementation. By the end of this React book, you’ll be able to overcome common challenges and pitfalls to transform your React projects into elegant, efficient, and maintainable codebases.What you will learnFormulate comprehensive testing strategies and leverage testing framework capabilitiesImplement TDD practices to drive the development process and elevate code quality, especially in extensive React projectsUse design patterns effectively to create scalable and reusable React componentsApply established software design principles to craft resilient applications within ReactAchieve modularity and loose coupling in React codebases by mastering the separation of concernsEnsure clean code by adhering to software design best practices in React developmentWho this book is forThis book is for React developers of all skill levels who share a passion for crafting efficient and maintainable codebases. Whether you're a beginner who wants to establish a solid foundation or an experienced developer looking to refine your skills, this guide offers invaluable insights, practical solutions, and real-world examples to enable you to excel at building scalable, elegant, and high-performing React applications.
React Application Architecture for Production: Learn best practices and expert tips to deliver enterprise-ready React web apps
by Alan AlickovicA hands-on guide to help you develop skills and confidence in building and structuring React applications in a well-organized way using the best tools in the React ecosystemKey FeaturesDiscover solutions to complex problems faced while creating production-ready apps with ReactDevelop scalable React applications with Next.js using a step-by-step approach from analysis to deploymentGet an overview of the React ecosystem and identify the best tools to meet your app requirementsBook DescriptionBuilding large-scale applications in production can be overwhelming with the amount of tooling choices and lack of cohesive resources. To address these challenges, this hands-on guide covers best practices and web application development examples to help you build enterprise-ready applications with React in no time.Throughout the book, you'll work through a real-life practical example that demonstrates all the concepts covered. You'll learn to build modern frontend applications—built from scratch and ready for production. Starting with an overview of the React ecosystem, the book will guide you in identifying the tools available to solve complex development challenges. You'll then advance to building APIs, components, and pages to form a complete frontend app. The book will also share best practices for testing, securing, and packaging your app in a structured way before finally deploying your app with scalability in mind.By the end of the book, you'll be able to efficiently build production-ready applications by following industry practices and expert tips.What you will learnUse a good project structure that scales well with your applicationCreate beautiful UIs with Chakra UI and emotionConfigure a base Next.js app with static code analysis and Git hooksLearn to mock API endpoints for prototyping, local development and testingChoose an optimal rendering strategy in Next.js based on the page needsLearn to choose the best state management solution for given problemWrite unit tests, integration tests and e2e tests in your React ApplicationDeploy your React applications on VercelWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate-level web developers who already have a solid understanding of JavaScript, React, and web development in general and want to build large-scale React applications effectively. Beginner-level TypeScript experience, along with JavaScript and React, will be beneficial.
React Components
by Christopher PittExplore the power of React components for cutting-edge web development About This Book * Learn to build better websites by creating a variety of different components in React * Conceptualize the design and build maintainable web apps with the help of components * A fast-paced guide to help you learn about component-based development in React Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for developers who are familiar with the basics of React and are looking for a guide to building a wide range of components as well as develop component-driven UIs. What You Will Learn * How to structure an app into components Working with nested components * Work with nested components * Set up communication across components * Style the existing components * Work with Material Design as a component * Render components on the server * Make the best of design patterns * Make the app pluggable In Detail The reader will learn how to use React and its component-based architecture in order to develop modern user interfaces. A new holistic way of thinking about UI development will establish throughout this book and the reader will discover the power of React components with many examples. After reading the book and following the example application, the reader has built a small to a mid-size application with React using a component based UI architecture. The book will take the reader through a journey to discover the benefits of component-based user interfaces over the classical MVC architecture. Throughout the book, the reader will develop a wide range of components and then bring them together to build a component-based UI. By the end of this book, readers would have learned several techniques to build powerful components and how the component-based development is beneficial over regular web development. Style and approach This book is a compact, example-driven guide that provides a step-by-step approach.
React Cookbook: Recipes for Mastering the React Framework
by David Griffiths Dawn GriffithsReact helps you create and work on an app in just a few minutes. But learning how to put all the pieces together is hard. How do you validate a form? Or implement a complex multistep user action without writing messy code? How do you test your code? Make it reusable? Wire it to a backend? Keep it easy to understand? The React Cookbook delivers answers fast.Many books teach you how to get started, understand the framework, or use a component library with React, but very few provide examples to help you solve particular problems. This easy-to-use cookbook includes the example code developers need to unravel the most common problems when using React, categorized by topic area and problem.You'll learn how to:Build a single-page application in React using a rich UICreate progressive web applications that users can install and work with offlineIntegrate with backend services such as REST and GraphQLAutomatically test for accessibility problems in your applicationSecure applications with fingerprints and security tokens using WebAuthnDeal with bugs and avoid common functional and performance problems
React Cookbook: Create dynamic web apps with React using Redux, Webpack, Node.js, and GraphQL
by Carlos Santana RoldanOver 66 hands-on recipes that cover UI development, animations, component architecture, routing, databases, testing, and debugging with React Key FeaturesUse essential hacks and simple techniques to solve React application development challengesCreate native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React NativeLearn to write robust tests for your applications using Jest and EnzymeBook DescriptionToday's web demands efficient real-time applications and scalability. If you want to learn to build fast, efficient, and high-performing applications using React 16, this is the book for you. We plunge directly into the heart of all the most important React concepts for you to conquer. Along the way, you’ll learn how to work with the latest ECMAScript features.You'll see the fundamentals of Redux and find out how to implement animations. Then, you’ll learn how to create APIs with Node, Firebase, and GraphQL, and improve the performance of our application with Webpack 4.x. You'll find recipes on implementing server-side rendering, adding unit tests, and debugging. We also cover best practices to deploy a React application to production. Finally, you’ll learn how to create native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native.By the end of the book, you'll be saved from a lot of trial and error and developmental headaches, and you’ll be on the road to becoming a React expert.What you will learnGain the ability to wield complex topics such as Webpack and server-side renderingImplement an API using Node.js, Firebase, and GraphQLLearn to maximize the performance of React applicationsCreate a mobile application using React NativeDeploy a React application on Digital OceanGet to know the best practices when organizing and testing a large React applicationWho this book is forIf you’re a JavaScript developer who wants to build fast, efficient, scalable solutions, then you’re in the right place. Knowledge of React will be an advantage but is not required. Experienced users of React will be able to improve their skills.
React Design Patterns and Best Practices
by Michele BertoliBuild modular applications that are easy to scale using the most powerful components and design patterns that React can offer you right now About This Book • Dive into the core patterns and components of React.js in order to master your application's design • Improve their debugging skills using the DevTools • This book is packed with easy-to-follow examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible designs Who This Book Is For If you want to increase your understanding of React and apply it to real-life application development, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn • Write clean and maintainable code • Create reusable components applying consolidated techniques • Use React effectively in the browser and node • Choose the right styling approach according to the needs of the applications • Use server-side rendering to make applications load faster • Build high-performing applications by optimizing components In Detail Taking a complete journey through the most valuable design patterns in React, this book demonstrates how to apply design patterns and best practices in real-life situations, whether that's for new or already existing projects. It will help you to make your applications more flexible, perform better, and easier to maintain – giving your workflow a huge boost when it comes to speed without reducing quality. We'll begin by understanding the internals of React before gradually moving on to writing clean and maintainable code. We'll build components that are reusable across the application, structure applications, and create forms that actually work. Then we'll style React components and optimize them to make applications faster and more responsive. Finally, we'll write tests effectively and you'll learn how to contribute to React and its ecosystem. By the end of the book, you'll be saved from a lot of trial and error and developmental headaches, and you will be on the road to becoming a React expert. Style and approach The design patterns in the book are explained using real-world, step-by-step examples. For each design pattern, there are hints about when to use it and when to look for something more suitable. This book can also be used as a practical guide, showing you how to leverage design patterns.
React Design Patterns and Best Practices: Design, build and deploy production-ready web applications using standard industry practices, 2nd Edition
by Carlos Santana RoldanBuild modular React web apps that are scalable, maintainable and powerful using design patterns and insightful practices Key Features Get familiar with design patterns in React like Render props and Controlled/uncontrolled inputs Learn about class/ functional, style and high order components with React Work through examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible designs Book Description React is an adaptable JavaScript library for building complex UIs from small, detached bits called components. This book is designed to take you through the most valuable design patterns in React, helping you learn how to apply design patterns and best practices in real-life situations. You'll get started by understanding the internals of React, in addition to covering Babel 7 and Create React App 2.0, which will help you write clean and maintainable code. To build on your skills, you will focus on concepts such as class components, stateless components, and pure components. You'll learn about new React features, such as the context API and React Hooks that will enable you to build components, which will be reusable across your applications. The book will then provide insights into the techniques of styling React components and optimizing them to make applications faster and more responsive. In the concluding chapters, you'll discover ways to write tests more effectively and learn how to contribute to React and its ecosystem. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the skills you need to tackle any developmental setbacks when working with React. You'll be able to make your applications more flexible, efficient, and easy to maintain, thereby giving your workflow a boost when it comes to speed, without reducing quality. What you will learn Get familiar with the new React features,like context API and React Hooks Learn the techniques of styling and optimizing React components Make components communicate with each other by applying consolidate patterns Use server-side rendering to make applications load faster Write a comprehensive set of tests to create robust and maintainable code Build high-performing applications by optimizing components Who this book is for This book is for web developers who want to increase their understanding of React and apply it to real-life application development. Prior experience with React and JavaScript is assumed.
React Hooks in Action: With Suspense and Concurrent Mode
by John LarsenReact Hooks in Action teaches you to write fast and reusable React components using Hooks.Summary Build stylish, slick, and speedy-to-load user interfaces in React without writing custom classes. React Hooks are a new category of functions that help you to manage state, lifecycle, and side effects within functional components. React Hooks in Action teaches you to use pre-built hooks like useState, useReducer and useEffect to build your own hooks. Your code will be more reusable, require less boilerplate, and you&’ll instantly be a more effective React developer. About the technology Get started with React Hooks and you&’ll soon have code that&’s better organized and easier to maintain. React Hooks are targeted JavaScript functions that let you reuse and share functionality across components. Use them to split components into smaller functions, manage state and side effects, and access React features without classes—all without having to rearrange your component hierarchy. About the book React Hooks in Action teaches you to write fast and reusable React components using Hooks. You&’ll start by learning to create component code with Hooks. Next, you&’ll implement a resource booking application that demonstrates managing local state, application state, and side effects like fetching data. Code samples and illustrations make learning Hooks easy. What's inside Build function components that access React features Manage local, shared, and application state Explore built-in, custom, and third-party hooks Load, update, and cache data with React Query Improve page and data loading with code-splitting and React Suspense About the reader For beginning to intermediate React developers. About the author John Larsen has been a teacher and web developer for over 20 years, creating apps for education and helping students learn to code. He is the author of Get Programming with JavaScript. Table of Contents PART 1 1 React is evolving 2 Managing component state with useState hook 3 Managing component state with useReducer hook 4 Working with side effects 5 Managing component state with useRef hook 6 Managing application state 7 Managing performance with useMemo 8 Managing state with the Context API 9 Creating your own hooks 10 Using third party hooks PART 2 11 Code splitting with Suspense 12 Integrating data-fetching with Suspense 13 Experimenting with useTransition, useDeferredValue and SuspenseList
React in Action
by Mark ThomasSummary React in Action introduces front-end developers to the React framework and related tools. This clearly written, example-rich book begins by introducing you to React, diving into some of the fundamental ideas in React, and working with components. In the second section, you'll explore the different ways that data works in React as well as learning more about components. You'll also find several useful appendixes covering related topics like React tooling and the React ecosystem. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Facebook created React to help deliver amazing user experiences on a website with thousands of components and an incomprehensible amount of traffic. The same powerful tools are available to you too! The key is a clever design for managing state, data flow, and rendering, so your application is easy to think about and runs smoothly. Add an incredibly rich ecosystem of components and libraries, and you've got a recipe for building web apps that will delight both developers and users. About the Book React in Action teaches you to think like a pro about user interfaces and building them with React. This practical book gets you up and running quickly with hands-on examples in every chapter. You'll master core topics like rendering, lifecycle methods, JSX, data flow, forms, routing, integrating with third-party libraries, and testing. And the included application design ideas will help make your apps pop. As you learn to integrate React into full-stack applications, you'll explore state management with Redux and server-side rendering, and even dabble in React Native for mobile UIs. What's Inside React from the ground up Implementing a routing system with components Server-side rendering in Node.js Working with third-party libraries Testing React components About the Reader Written for developers familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. About the Author Mark Thomas is an experienced software engineer who works daily with React, JavaScript, and Node.js. He loves clean code, beautiful systems, and good coffee. Table of Contents PART 1 - MEET REACT Meet React Our first component PART 2 - COMPONENTS AND DATA IN REACT Data and data flow in React Rendering and lifecycle methods in React Working with forms in React Integrating third-party libraries with React Routing in React More routing and integrating Firebase Testing React components PART 3 - REACT APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE Redux application architecture More Redux and integrating Redux with React React on the server and integrating React Router An introduction to React Native
React in Depth
by Morten BarklundA guide to the advanced React skills used by the very best React developers.React in Depth teaches the React libraries, tools and techniques that are vital to build amazing apps. You&’ll put each skill you learn into practice with hands-on projects like a goal-focused task manager, expenses tracker, and custom UI library. In React in Depth you will learn how to: • Assess technologies in the React ecosystem • Implement advanced component patterns to improve React code • Optimize React performance for a smooth user experience • Use developer tooling for better code maintenance and debugging • Work with TypeScript for type safety • Use CSS in JavaScript for efficient styling • Manage data in React, including remote data and reactive caching • Unit test React components for quality assurance and bug prevention • Use popular React frameworks for building production-ready applications React in Depth focuses on the modern best practices of React development, with full and up-to-date coverage of the latest features and changes to the React ecosystem. This book highlights the advanced techniques that turn a React pro into a React wizard, and how you can future-proof your career by mastering new React technologies as they emerge. About the technology What does knowing React in depth mean? It means writing clean, modular code that you can test and refactor. It means applying design patterns and architectural principles to real-world problems. It means collaborating effectively with other developers and harnessing the power of React&’s rich ecosystem. That&’s exactly what this book delivers! About the book React in Depth teaches you the best practices of React development, with up-to-date coverage of the React ecosystem. In it, you&’ll learn how to put NextJS, Remix, TypeScript, and more in your React toolbox. You&’ll explore advanced topics like component patterns, optimization techniques, and developer tooling. Along the way, you&’ll collect pro tips for creating applications that can scale without sacrificing performance or stability. Each skill is proven with hands-on examples, from a weather app to a Wordle clone. What's inside • Optimize React performance • Use CSS in JavaScript • Manage data in React • Unit test React components About the reader For web developers familiar with the basics of React. About the author Morten Barklund works as a staff fullstack engineer at Corti, a leading AI healthtech startup. Table of Contents 1 Developer&’s guide to the React Ecosystem 2 Advanced component patterns 3 Optimizing React performance 4 Better code maintenance with developer tooling 5 TypeScript: Next-level JavaScript 6 Mastering TypeScript with React 7 CSS in JavaScript 8 Data management in React 9 Remote data and reactive caching 10 Unit-testing React 11 React website frameworks 12 Project: Build an expense tracker with Remix 13 Project: Create a React UI library 14 Project: Develop a word game in React
React.js Essentials
by Artemij FedosejevA fast-paced guide to design, build, and deploy scalable and maintainable web apps with React.js About This Book * Build maintainable and performant user interfaces for your web applications using React.js * Create reusable React.js components to save time and effort in maintaining your user interfaces * Learn how to build a ready-to-deploy React.js web application, following our step-by-step tutorial Who This Book Is For If you're a front-end developer with knowledge of jQuery and its libraries, along with frameworks, such as Angular.JS and Backbone.JS, or native JavaScript development, and you wish to use the fastest web user interface library there is, then this book is ideal for you. What You Will Learn * Install powerful React.js tools to make development much more efficient * Create React elements with properties and children * Get started with stateless and stateful React components * Use JSX to speed up your React.js development process * Add reactivity to your React components with lifecycle methods * Integrate your React components with other JavaScript libraries * Utilize the Flux application architecture with your React components * Test your React components with Jest test framework In Detail Building web applications with maintainable and performant user interfaces is a challenge that many have faced for more than a decade, but no one has risen to this challenge quite like React.js. Today React.js is used by Facebook, Instagram, Khan Academy, and Imperial College London, to name a few. Many new users recognize the benefits of React.js and adopt it in their own projects, forming a fast-growing community. The speed at which React.js has evolved promises a bright future for those who invest in learning it today. React.js Essentials will take you on a fast-paced journey through building your own maintainable React.js application. Begin by exploring how you can create single and multiple user interface elements. Create stateless and stateful components and make them reactive, learn to interact between your components and lifecycle methods and gauge how to effectively integrate your user interface components with other JavaScript libraries. Delve deep into the core elements of the Flux architecture and learn how to manage your application using stores. Finish by going that extra mile with the Jest test framework, running multiple tests on your application and find solutions to scale it further without complexity. Style and approach The book adopts a step-by-step, hands-on approach with ample codes to ensure you learn React.js at a fast pace.
React Key Concepts: Consolidate your knowledge of React's core features
by Maximilian SchwarzmullerBuild the understanding, skills, and experience to confidently implement React in your next project with this fast-paced overview of React fundamentalsKey FeaturesA clear, concise explanation of core React 18 functionalities to promote quick, easy referenceGain a deep understanding of key React concepts with the help of step-by-step derivationsWork with practical exercises that challenge you to apply your new skills and build your own simple appsBook DescriptionAs the most popular JavaScript library for building modern, interactive user interfaces, React is an in-demand framework that'll bring real value to your career or next project. But like any technology, learning React can be tricky, and finding the right teacher can make things a whole lot easier.Maximilian Schwarzmuller is a bestselling instructor who has helped over two million students worldwide learn how to code, and his latest React video course (React — The Complete Guide) has over six hundred thousand students on Udemy.Max has written this quick-start reference to help you get to grips with the world of React programming. Simple explanations, relevant examples, and a clear, concise approach make this fast-paced guide the ideal resource for busy developers.This book distills the core concepts of React and draws together its key features with neat summaries, thus perfectly complementing other in-depth teaching resources. So, whether you've just finished Max's React video course and are looking for a handy reference tool, or you've been using a variety of other learning materials and now need a single study guide to bring everything together, this is the ideal companion to support you through your next React projects. Plus, it's fully up to date for React 18, so you can be sure you're ready to go with the latest version.What you will learnBuild modern, user-friendly, and reactive web appsCreate components and utilize props to pass data between themHandle events, perform state updates, and manage conditional contentApply styles dynamically and conditionally to create a modern UIUse advanced state management techniques such as React's context APIUtilize React router to render different pages for different URLsUnderstand key best practices and optimization opportunitiesWho this book is forThis React book is for developers who have prior experience with, or who are currently learning, the basics of React. You can use this book as a standalone resource to consolidate your understanding or as a companion guide to a more in-depth course. To get the most value from this book, you should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.