The Jumping Bean React course is designed to empower professionals with the skills needed to develop interactive, high-performance applications using one of the industry’s most popular frameworks. React is the backbone of modern front-end development, providing a robust foundation for creating responsive user interfaces that drive seamless user experiences. Whether you're just stepping into the world of front-end development or looking to upskill, this course is crafted to take you from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques with hands-on, practical exercises.

Target Audience

Our React course is perfect for:

•  Front-End Developers: Seeking to add React to their skillset for creating more dynamic, efficient user interfaces.
•  JavaScript Developers: Looking to deepen their understanding of component-based architecture and improve their workflow.
•  Web Designers and Developers: Transitioning to modern front-end frameworks for responsive, interactive websites.
•  Software Engineers: Interested in applying React's powerful tools and state management in diverse projects.
•  IT Professionals & Graduates: Preparing for roles that require front-end or full-stack development expertise.

Career Opportunities and Advancement

Completing this course opens doors to a variety of job opportunities and career advancements:

• Front-End Developer: Master the skills to design visually appealing, high-performance web applications with React.
• Full-Stack Developer: Combine your front-end knowledge with backend skills to handle entire application lifecycles.
• UI/UX Developer: Enhance user experience by implementing intuitive, reactive interfaces.
• JavaScript Developer: Expand your career opportunities by specializing in the React ecosystem, including tools like Redux, React Router, and Next.js.

With the demand for React developers consistently high, professionals skilled in React are well-positioned to secure roles in tech startups, established companies, and global enterprises, offering competitive salaries and growth potential. Our training equips you with not only technical skills but also the confidence to solve real-world problems.
Course Prerequisites

To ensure success, participants should have:

•  Basic JavaScript Knowledge: Familiarity with JavaScript syntax and core concepts (ES6 knowledge is beneficial).
•  HTML and CSS Fundamentals: Comfort with web layout and styling.
•  Programming Experience: Any previous experience with programming will be advantageous.

Our instructors provide support to help participants of varying experience levels achieve mastery, ensuring prerequisites are met and maintained throughout the course.

Why Choose Jumping Bean for Your React Training?

At Jumping Bean, we bring over 20 years of experience in IT training and consulting, specializing in open-source and cutting-edge technologies. Here’s why our React training stands out:

• Expert Instructors: Our instructors are industry experts who bring real-world experience and insights to each session, guiding you through challenging concepts and helping you apply them effectively.
• Hands-On, Practical Approach: We focus on practical exercises and project-based learning to ensure you can apply what you learn immediately in a professional setting.
• Flexible Learning Options: We offer instructor-led, online, or in-person training sessions, and self-paced modules to accommodate busy schedules and different learning styles.
• Supportive Learning Environment: We believe in creating a supportive atmosphere where every question matters, ensuring each participant gets the attention they need.
• Trusted and Recognized: As partners with industry leaders like Google, EC-Council, and The Linux Foundation, we are committed to delivering training that meets the highest standards in the tech industry.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to React

• What is React?
  • History, purpose, and comparison to other front-end frameworks (Vue, Angular)
• Core Concepts and Advantages
  • Component-based architecture, declarative programming
• Setting up a React Development Environment
  • Installing Node.js, npm, and create-react-app
• Basic JavaScript ES6+ for React
  • Arrow functions, destructuring, spread operator, async/await

Module 2: React Components and JSX

• Understanding Components
  • Functional vs. Class components
• JSX Syntax and Best Practices
  • Embedding expressions in JSX, creating JSX elements
• Props and State
  • Passing props, state management in components
• Component Lifecycle
  • Overview of lifecycle methods (for class components)
  • useEffect for functional components

Module 3: State Management with Hooks

• Understanding React Hooks
  • Introduction to Hooks and their purpose
• Essential Hooks
  • useState, useEffect, useContext, useReducer
• Creating Custom Hooks
  • Structure and examples of custom hooks

Module 4: Handling Events and Forms

• Event Handling in React
  • Synthetic events, event handlers
• Form Handling
  • Controlled vs. uncontrolled components
  • Managing form inputs and submitting data

Module 5: Advanced Component Concepts

• Conditional Rendering and Lists
  • Rendering lists with map(), handling conditional display
• Component Composition and Children
  • Using props.children, compound components
• Code Splitting and Lazy Loading
  • Optimizing performance with React.lazy and Suspense

Module 6: React Router for Single Page Applications

• Setting Up React Router
  • Installing React Router and basic setup
• Route Configuration and Navigation
  • BrowserRouter, Route, Link, NavLink
• Dynamic Routing and Route Parameters
  • Using URL parameters, nested routes
• Protected Routes and Redirects
  • Conditional rendering based on authentication

Module 7: State Management with Redux (or Context API for simpler needs)

• Understanding Global State
  • When and why to use Redux or Context
• Core Redux Concepts
  • Actions, Reducers, Store, Dispatch
• Setting up Redux in a React App
  • Configuring store, using react-redux for bindings
• Thunk and Middleware
  • Using Redux Thunk for async actions

Module 8: API Integration and Data Fetching

• Fetching Data from APIs
  • Using fetch or axios for data requests
  • Integrating with RESTful APIs
• Data Fetching with useEffect and useQuery
  • Using hooks to manage data requests

Module 9: Testing in React

• Unit Testing with Jest
  • Setting up Jest, writing basic tests
• Testing Components with React Testing Library
  • Setting up and using React Testing Library for component tests
• End-to-End Testing (Optional)
  • Introduction to Cypress or Selenium for full application testing

Module 10: Building and Deploying a React Application

• Optimizing and Building for Production
  • Code minification, bundling with Webpack
• Deployment Options
  • Deploying to Netlify, Vercel, or static server setups
• Environment Variables and Configuration
  • Managing environment variables and build configurations

Take the next step in your career with Jumping Bean’s React course, where industry relevance, expert training, and practical experience combine to create an unmatched learning journey. Let us help you build the skills that top employers seek and ensure you're equipped for the future of front-end development!