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React Learning Roadmap

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Introduction

Your complete learning path for React — from component basics through hooks, state management, routing, performance optimization, and advanced patterns. Follow the stages in order or jump to specific topics.

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React builds on JavaScript and TypeScript fundamentals. Complete the JS and TS roadmaps first for the best experience.
Full React Roadmap
1
React Foundations~4 hoursBeginner

Understand React's core mental model — components, JSX, props, and the virtual DOM.

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React Overview

Introduction to React, core concepts, project structure, and why React's component model works

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Components

Functional components, composition patterns, fragments, props, and children

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Hooks & State~6 hoursBeginner

Master React's hooks for state management, side effects, and performance optimization.

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Hooks Deep Dive

useState, useEffect, useRef, useMemo, useCallback, useReducer, and custom hook patterns

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State Management

Local state vs global state, useReducer, Context API, Zustand, and Redux Toolkit

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Forms & Data~5 hoursIntermediate

Handle user input, validate forms, and fetch data efficiently from APIs.

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Forms

Controlled vs uncontrolled components, validation, react-hook-form, and form libraries

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Data Fetching

SWR, TanStack Query, SSR data fetching patterns, caching strategies, and error handling

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Routing & Navigation~3 hoursIntermediate

Build multi-page applications with client-side routing and nested layouts.

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Routing

React Router, file-based routing, nested layouts, route parameters, and navigation guards

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Performance & Patterns~5 hoursAdvanced

Optimize rendering, apply advanced patterns, and write comprehensive tests.

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Performance

React.memo, useMemo, useCallback, lazy loading, virtualization, and profiling bottlenecks

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Patterns

Higher-order components, compound components, render props, custom hooks, and container/presentational

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Testing

React Testing Library, Jest, component tests, user event simulation, and snapshot testing

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