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Use the enormously popular React framework to build dynamic JavaScript applications that take advantage of the capabilities of modern browsers and devices. You will learn how React brings the power of strong architecture and responsive data to the client, providing the foundation for complex and rich user interfaces.

Best-selling author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from React. He begins by describing the React architecture and the benefits it offers and then shows you how to use React and its associated tools and libraries in your projects, starting from the nuts and bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.

Each topic is presented clearly and concisely. Chapters include common problems and how to avoid them.

What You´ll Learn

Gain a solid understanding of the React design

Create rich and dynamic web app clients using React

Create data stores using Redux

Consume data using REST and GraphQL
Test your React projects

Who This Book Is For

JavaScript developers who want to use React to create dynamic client-side applications

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Part 1 - Getting Started with React

1 - Your First React Application

2 - Understanding React

3 - HTML and JSX Primer

4 - JavaScript Primer

5 - SportsStore: A Real Application

6 - SportsStore: REST and Checkout

7 - SportsStore: Administration

8 - SportsStore: Authentication and Deployment

Part 2 - Working with React

9 - Understanding React Projects

10 - Stateless Components

11 - Stateful Components

12 - Events

13 - Reconciliation and Lifecycle

14 - Composing Applications

15 - Forms and Validations

16 - Using Refs

17 - Unit Testing

Part 3 - Creating Complete React Applications

18 - Creating Complete Applications

19 - Using a Data Store

20 - Using the Data Store APIs

21 - Using URL Routing

22 - Advanced URL Routing

23 - Using RESTful Web Services

24 - Understanding GraphQL

25 - Consuming GraphQL

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Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and long-distance running.

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