Introduction to React

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Learn React, a cutting-edge JavaScript library for building interactive and dynamic frontend applications. Apply this in-demand web development technology used by software developers. Please note that this course is in early access, so it's still in development and has limited content.
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In this course, you will:

  • Get acquainted with React;
  • Gain a solid understanding of the core principles and concepts behind React;
  • Explore how to build web applications;
  • Master your front-end development skills.

(!) This course is in early access, so it's still in development and has limited content. But it's a great chance to see new content and explore unknown directions. Dive in and let us know what you think!

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# 1
Apply knowledge into practice
You already know the theory. Now it's time to code like you do at work—in a professional IDE, with real project constraints, solving problems that actually matter. Welcome to software engineering as it should be.
# 2
Navigate complexity with surgical precision
Most developers waste months learning random concepts without seeing how they connect. Our interactive Knowledge Map fixes this. It shows exactly how every programming concept relates to others, helping you build a structured mental model of coding.
# 3
Copy the best. Then improve.
Here's what top engineers do that others don't: they study other people's code obsessively. When you get stuck on Hyperskill, you can explore solutions published by other developers. See their exact code. Understand their approach. Learn their tricks.
# 4
Code review that actually makes you better
We stripped code review down to what actually matters: does your solution work? Have you handled the edge cases? Is there a cleaner way to write this? Hyperskill acts like a competent reviewer who actually tests your code. Not genius-level analysis, not architecture debates — just solid feedback on making your code better.

Elevate your engineering mastery through real-world challenges

Master advanced engineering concepts through ambitious projects. Each project deepens your expertise and transforms you from an experienced engineer into an exceptional one.

List of Flats (React)

Welcome to the List of Flats, a simple React-based application that allows you to explore a curated list of flats available for rent. Whether you're looking for a cozy apartment, a modern loft, or a charming studio, this application provides you with key details to help you make an informed decision.

Minesweeper with React

Minesweeper is an oldschool game that dates back to the earliest mainframe games of the 1960s and 1970s. The player is presented with a field of cells, some of which contain hidden mines. You can open any of the closed cells and find out how many mines are around it, or stumble upon a mine right there and lose. Your goal is to open all the empty cells and flag all the cells with mines.

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Topics covered by this course

Programming languages
29 topics
React
29 topics
CSS
16 topics
Fundamentals
13 topics
HTML
12 topics
System administration and DevOps
2 topics
Backend
1 topic

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JetBrains Academy is a part of JetBrains, a global software company specializing in the creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers and teams. With years of expertise in software development and education, JetBrains Academy empowers more than a million people worldwide to learn and teach computer science, and help organizations inspire their teams to reach their goals in tech. Professional development tools play a big role in computer science education. This is why JetBrains Academy courses offer integration with JetBrains IDEs. This integration assists learners in getting experience with real development processes to streamline their learning curve at future work.

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Paul Wade avatar
Paul Wade
9 months ago
I enjoyed the course, even though there were some in-development pages that slowed me down. I believe there are about 3 fill-in-the-blank coding exercises that should have had the draggable words/terms on the bottom of the page, but they were missing so that you had to fill in the blank, which made ...
Jingying Chen avatar
Jingying Chen
1 year ago
Learning about hooks and component lifecycle is really useful. But the links to documentation in this course is outdated.
John G Kroubalkian avatar
John G Kroubalkian
1 year ago
Great course for learning some fundamental features of Reactjs. Hooks was the best portion. Try it!

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