How to create a new React.js project?

by lindsey.homenick , in category: Javascript , a year ago

How to create a new React.js project?

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by aniya.jaskolski , 5 months ago

@lindsey.homenick 

To create a new React.js project, you can use the Create React App tool, which is a popular tool for setting up a new React project. Here are the steps to create a new React.js project using Create React App:

  1. Install Node.js on your machine if you haven't already. You can download and install Node.js from the official website.
  2. Open a terminal or command prompt window.
  3. Run the following command to install Create React App globally on your machine:
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npm install -g create-react-app


  1. Once Create React App is installed, you can create a new React project by running the following command:
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npx create-react-app my-react-app


Replace "my-react-app" with the name you want to give to your project.

  1. Change into the directory of your new React project:
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cd my-react-app


  1. Start the development server by running the following command:
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npm start


This will start the development server and open your new React project in your default web browser.


That's it! You have successfully created a new React.js project using Create React App. You can now start building your React components and developing your application.