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Bharath kumar
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How to install react

✅ Step 1: Install Node.js & npm

React requires Node + npm.
open terminal in linux
enter the code :


sudo apt install nodejs
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after installation complited and next enter the code:


sudo apt install npm
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check version node -v and npm -v
✅ Step 2: Install React using Vite (Recommended – Fast & Modern)

  1. Install Vite tool 
npm create vite@latest my-react-app
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  1. When asked:

Select React

Select JavaScript

  1. Open the project 
cd my-react-app
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  1. Install dependencies 
npm install
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  1. Run the project 
npm run dev
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Now open the browser and go to:

http://localhost:5173
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🎉 React app is running!

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