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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 ForJavaScript developers who want to use React to create dynamic client-side applications Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Your First React Application (Adam Freeman)....Pages 3-30 Understanding React (Adam Freeman)....Pages 31-36 HTML, JSX, and CSS Primer (Adam Freeman)....Pages 37-59 JavaScript Primer (Adam Freeman)....Pages 61-97 SportsStore: A Real Application (Adam Freeman)....Pages 99-129 SportsStore: REST and Checkout (Adam Freeman)....Pages 131-163 SportsStore: Administration (Adam Freeman)....Pages 165-192 SportsStore: Authentication and Deployment (Adam Freeman)....Pages 193-214 Front Matter ....Pages 215-215 Understanding React Projects (Adam Freeman)....Pages 217-248 Components and Props (Adam Freeman)....Pages 249-286 Stateful Components (Adam Freeman)....Pages 287-313 Working with Events (Adam Freeman)....Pages 315-343 Reconciliation and Lifecycles (Adam Freeman)....Pages 345-377 Composing Applications (Adam Freeman)....Pages 379-422 Forms and Validation (Adam Freeman)....Pages 423-456 Using Refs and Portals (Adam Freeman)....Pages 457-490 Unit Testing (Adam Freeman)....Pages 491-509 Front Matter ....Pages 511-511 Creating Complete Applications (Adam Freeman)....Pages 513-529 Using a Redux Data Store (Adam Freeman)....Pages 531-559 Using the Data Store APIs (Adam Freeman)....Pages 561-589 Using URL Routing (Adam Freeman)....Pages 591-614 Advanced URL Routing (Adam Freeman)....Pages 615-647 Consuming a RESTful Web Service (Adam Freeman)....Pages 649-677 Understanding GraphQL (Adam Freeman)....Pages 679-705 Consuming GraphQL (Adam Freeman)....Pages 707-740 Back Matter ....Pages 741-745 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 This book is for JavaScript developers who want to use React to create dynamic client-side applications. 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 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