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React Architecture

 React Architecture:

React follows a component-based architecture. The main concepts are:

  1. Components: Reusable UI elements
  2. Props: Data passed to components
  3. State: Internal component data
  4. JSX: Syntax extension for JavaScript to describe UI
  5. Virtual DOM: In-memory representation of the actual DOM for efficient updates

File System in a typical Create React App project:

Let's break down each section:

  1. node_modules/:
    • Contains all the dependencies installed via npm
    • Managed by npm, you shouldn't modify this directory manually
  2. public/:
    • Contains static assets that are publicly accessible
    • index.html: The main HTML file where your React app is mounted
    • favicon.ico: The icon shown in the browser tab
    • manifest.json: Web app manifest for PWA (Progressive Web App) functionality
  3. src/:
    • Contains the source code of your React application
    • components/: Directory for reusable React components
    • App.js: The root component of your application
    • App.css: Styles for the App component
    • index.js: The entry point of your React application
    • index.css: Global styles for your application
  4. package.json:
    • Defines project metadata and dependencies
    • Contains scripts for running, building, and testing your app
  5. package-lock.json:
    • Locks the versions of installed dependencies
    • Ensures consistent installations across different environments
  6. README.md:
    • Documentation for your project

Key Files and Their Roles:

  1. public/index.html:
    • The main HTML file
    • Contains the root <div> where your React app is mounted
    • You can add meta tags, external links, etc. here

  2. src/index.js:

    • The JavaScript entry point
    • Renders the root React component (usually App) into the DOM
    • Sets up any global configurations (e.g., Redux store, router)
Example:



    3.src/App.js:

  • The root component of your application
  • Often contains the main layout and routing logic
  1. src/components/:
    • Contains reusable components
    • Each component typically has its own file (e.g., Header.js, Footer.js)
  2. package.json:\
    • Defines scripts, dependencies, and project metadata
    • Scripts section includes commands like start, build, test
Example

    • Understanding this structure helps you organize your code effectively and navigate your React project more easily. As your project grows, you might add more directories for things like services, hooks, contexts, or state management (e.g., Redux).
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