- Introduction Now that we’ve learned about JSX, let’s move on to Rendering Elements in React. Rendering elements is the process of displaying them on the screen. Geek and Gal are here to guide you through this important concept in a fun and engaging way!
Ready to learn about rendering elements in React?
Absolutely! What's the first thing I need to know?
Great! The first thing you should know is that to render a React element, you need a DOM container to place it in!
- Rendering Elements
Let's say you have an HTML file with a
<div>
element that has an ID of "root." This will be our container where we'll render our React elements:
<div id="root"></div>
Alright, we have a container. How do we render a React element inside it?
We use a function called
ReactDOM.render()
. You pass two arguments to this function: the React element you want to render, and the DOM container where you want to place it. Here's an example:
const element = <h1>Hello, world!</h1>;
const container = document.getElementById('root');
ReactDOM.render(element, container);
I see! So, we create a React element with JSX, get the DOM container, and then use
ReactDOM.render()
to render the element in the container!
Exactly! You got it! 😄
- Hilarious Rendering Example
How about a hilarious example of rendering an element?
Sure, let's render a funny message that changes based on the user's name!
const name = 'Alice';
const message = `Hey ${name}, why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!`;
const element = <h1>{message}</h1>;
const container = document.getElementById('root');
ReactDOM.render(element, container);
Haha, that's awesome! I love learning with humor!
Glad you're enjoying it! Keep practicing, and you'll be a rendering expert in no time! 😄
- Conclusion
Rendering elements in React involves creating a React element with JSX, selecting a DOM container, and then using the
ReactDOM.render()function to display the element on the screen. Have fun rendering your React elements and creating amazing apps! 😃