- Introduction Now that you’ve installed Node.js and npm, it’s time to create your first React app! Our friendly duo, Geek and Gal, will guide you through the process, making it easy for beginners to understand.
Alright, let's create a React app! We'll use Create React App , a popular tool for setting up a new React project.
Sounds cool! How do I set it up?
- Creating a React App
First, open your terminal or command prompt and run this command to install Create React App globally on your computer:
npm install -g create-react-app
Got it! I've installed Create React App. What's next?
Now you can create a new React app by running the following command, replacing "my-app" with the name you want for your app!
create-react-app my-app
Wow, it's creating a lot of files and folders!
That's right! Create React App sets up the basic structure and dependencies for your React project! 😄
How do I start the app?
After the installation is complete, navigate to your app's folder using the terminal or command prompt with this command:
cd my-app
Then, start the development server by running this command:
npm start
My app is running! I can see it in my browser! 🎉
Awesome! Now you can start building your React app! Have fun coding! 🚀
- Conclusion
To create a React app, you’ll first install Create React App globally using npm. Then, run the
create-react-appcommand to create a new React project with the desired name. Navigate to your app’s folder and start the development server withnpm start. Your React app is now up and running! Happy coding! 😃