React Setup

Introduction

React apps usually start with Vite or Create React App. You get hot reload and a dev server.

Syntax

Create a project (terminal):

npm create vite@latest my-app -- --template react
cd my-app
npm install
npm run dev

Basic Example

Code Explanation

1. Read the code top to bottom
2. Identify inputs and outputs
3. Run it locally and change one line

Real-World Usage

Setup appears in everyday React projects — apps, scripts, sites, and tools.

• Production codebases
• Open-source libraries
• Interview questions
• Your own side projects

Common Mistakes

Copy-pasting without typing. Your fingers need the repetition.

Ignoring error messages. They usually point to the exact line.

Best Practices

• Type every example yourself instead of only reading
• Change values in the sample code and see what breaks
• Fix errors yourself before peeking at solutions

Tips

Tip: Keep a notes file with syntax snippets you use often for Setup.

Summary

1. You studied Setup in React.
2. Practice with the exercises at the bottom of this page.
3. Move to the next lesson when you can write the examples from memory.