This guide will walk you through setting up your React environment. We'll cover the installation of Node.js and npm, creating a new React app, and running it locally.

System Requirements

  • Node.js: Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It is necessary for running React applications.
  • npm: npm is the default package manager for JavaScript and Node.js. It allows you to manage your app's dependencies and install packages.

Installing Node.js and npm

  1. Visit the official Node.js website and download the appropriate version for your operating system.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
  3. Once installed, open a terminal or command prompt and type node -v and npm -v to verify that they are correctly installed.

Creating a New React App

  1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your new React app.
  3. Run the following command to create a new React app:
npx create-react-app my-app

Replace my-app with your desired app name.

  1. Navigate into your new app:
cd my-app

Running the App

To run your app locally, execute the following command in the terminal:

npm start

This command starts the development server and opens your app in your default web browser.

Deploying Your App

Once you're ready to deploy your app, you can use services like Netlify or Vercel. Both offer easy deployment options and continuous integration services.

Resources

For more information on React and its ecosystem, check out the following resources:

🌟 Images

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