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Build Interactive React Components and Responsive Navigation with Custom Hooks

Stepping into the world of React can feel like entering a vast, complex ecosystem. But what if you could skip the hours of theory and start building real-world features immediately? This learning path is designed to transform you from a curious observer into a confident developer by focusing on the core pillars of modern web development: state, navigation, and responsive design.

Implementing React Navigation Features

Implementing React Navigation Features

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes

In this project, you will learn how to implement navigation features in a React application. You will create a simple application with a navigation bar and pages that can be navigated to using links.

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React Setup and First App

React Setup and First App

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes

In this lab, you will learn the fundamental steps to set up a new React project and run your first React application using Vite.

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Build Interactive React Components

Build Interactive React Components

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 10 minutes

In this project, you will learn how to create a simple show/hide functionality using React. You will implement a button that toggles the visibility of an image on the page.

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Responsive Navigation with Custom React Hook

Responsive Navigation with Custom React Hook

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 10 minutes

In this project, you will learn how to create a custom React Hook called useWindowSize to get the current window size and use it to conditionally render the navigation bar in a web application.

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By the end of these four labs, you won't just have a collection of files; you'll have a functional understanding of how modern React applications are structured and scaled. Whether you're looking to switch careers or build your own startup, these hands-on exercises provide the practical foundation you need. Ready to write your first line of React code? Let's get started!

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