React Up & Running: Building Web Applications

Hit the ground running with React, the open-source technology from Facebook for building rich web applications fast. With this practical guide, Facebook web developer Stoyan Stefanov teaches you how to build components--Reacts basic building blocks--and organize them into maintainable, large-scale apps. If youre familiar with basic javascript syntax, youre ready to get started.
Once you understand how React works, youll build a complete custom Whinepad app that helps users rate wines and keep notes. Youll quickly learn why some developers consider React the key to the web app development puzzle.
Set up React and write your first «Hello world» web app
Create and use custom React components alongside generic DOM components
Build a data table component that lets you edit, sort, search, and export its contents
Use the JSX syntax extension as an alternative to function calls
Set up a lean, low-level build process that helps you focus on React
Build a complete custom app that lets you store data on the client
Use ESLint, Flow, and Jest tools to check and test your code as your app evolves
Manage communication between components with Flux