Intensive two-day workshop on React JS technology for web developers. Build modern websites using the same framework used by Facebook, Netflix, Instagram and many more. Visit www.ReactAcademy.ca

What is React?

React is a JavaScript library originaly built by Facebook. It allows developers to create large web apps using data that can change without reloading the page. It provides speed, simplicity, and scalability.

React is used on thousands of web sites (Facebook, Netflix, Instagram, NY Times) and mobile apps (Skype, Uber, Tesla).

Course Outline

Day 1
All the React basics you need.

1. Introduction to React
   What is React? (previously known as ReactJS)
   Specs and pros
   Installation
   React Hello World
2. JSX and rendering
   React API
   JSX Language
   Virtual DOM and Reconciliation
3. Components
   Component types
   Property components (React Props)
   State Components (React State)
4. Lifecycle
   Creation and destruction of components
   Lifecyle hooks (componentDidMount(), componentWillUnmount())
   How to use SetState()
5. Routing
   History
   Paths
   Links
6. Managing events
   Event listeners
   Arguments 

Day 2
Building up your skills on React.

1. Forms
   Controlled components
   Uncontrolled components
   Refs
   Validation
2. Working with Data: Redux
   Intro to Flux and Redux
   Actions
   Reducers
   Storage
   Data flow
   Async with Redux Thunk
3. Optimizing React
   Using production build
   Deploying a React application
   Avoiding reconciliation
   ShouldComponentUpdate()
   Pure components
4. Some addittional technologies
   React Native demo: Build phone apps using React

Bring your laptop.