React in the Real World Section Sum Up

Follow these steps to develop a React app on your local machine:

Install Node.js and npm:

• Visit the official Node.js website at https://nodejs.org;
• Download the installer for your operating system and follow the installation instructions to install Node.js and npm.

Install a Code Editor:

• Choose a code editor that suits your preference, such as Visual Studio Code;
• Install the code editor on your computer;
• This code editor will be your tool for writing React code.

Create a Project Folder:

• Create an empty folder on your computer to store your React project;
• This folder will serve as the root directory for your project.

Open the Code Editor:

• Launch the code editor of your choice;
• Navigate to the project folder you created in step 3;
• This will allow you to start working on your React project within the code editor.

Open the Terminal:

• Within the code editor, open the terminal or command line interface;
• This is where you'll run commands to set up and manage your React project.

Set Up the Project:

• In the terminal, run the command npx create-react-app .;
• This command initializes a new React project using the Create React App tool.

Start the Live Page:

• Run the command npm start once the project is created;
• This starts the development server and opens a live preview of your React app in the browser.

Customize the Project:

• Open the src folder within your project directory;
• You can delete all default files created by Create React App;
• Build your React components, add styles, and implement functionality within the src folder.

Happy Coding!

Following these steps, you'll have a basic React project set up and ready for development. You can now start building your React components, styling your app, and adding functionality as needed for your project.