React Basics (Coursera)

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Use reusable components to render views where data changes over time

• Create more scalable and maintainable websites and apps

• Use props to pass data between components

• Create dynamic and interactive web pages and apps

• Use forms to allow users to interact with the web page

• Build an application in React

You’ll gain experience with the following tools and software:

• React.js

• JSX

• React

• HTML, CSS and JavaScript

• VSCode

You will be able to leverage the potential of this course to develop new skills, improve productivity, act effectively with data and boost your career.

This is a beginner course for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in mobile development. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

This course can be applied to multiple Specializations or Professional Certificates programs. Completing this course will count towards your learning in any of the following programs:

- Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

- Meta React Native Specialization

What You Will Learn

- Use reusable components to render views where data changes over time

- Organize React projects to create more scalable and maintainable websites and apps

- Use props to pass data between components. Create dynamic and interactive web pages and apps

- Use forms to allow users to interact with the app. Build an application in React

Syllabus

WEEK 1

React Components

In this module you will explore the basic structure and use of the React.js library. You will learn how to produce single page web applications using React components and to use JSX to style them.

WEEK 2

Data and State

In this module you will explore the concept and practical use of state and stage-management. You will also gain knowledge on how to handle events and the ability to dynamically change content on a web page.

WEEK 3

Navigation, Updating and Assets in React.js

In this module you will explore the basics of single and multi-page navigation, as well as the conditional rendering or changing of content in response to user status or choice.

WEEK 4

Your first React app

In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the Course.