How to Install & Set-up React on Windows

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To install and set up React on Windows, you can follow these steps:

Install Node.js

React requires Node.js to run. You can download the latest version of Node.js from the official website and install it on your Windows system.

Install a Code Editor

You can use any code editor of your choice to write React code. Some popular code editors for React development are Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Atom.

Open a Command Prompt

Open a command prompt or PowerShell window by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “cmd” or “powershell”, and pressing Enter.

Install Create React App

Create React App is a tool that helps you set up a new React project. To install Create React App, run the following command in the command prompt:

npm install -g create-react-app

This command will install Create React App globally on your system.

Create a new React project: Once you have installed Create React App, you can use it to create a new React project. To create a new project, run the following command in the command prompt:

create-react-app my-app

Replace “my-app” with the name of your project. This command will create a new React project in a directory named “my-app”.

Start the Development Server

After creating the project, navigate to the project directory by running the following command:

cd my-app

Then, start the development, begin the improvement server by running the accompanying command:

npm start

This command will start the development server and open your React project in your default browser.

That’s it! You have successfully installed and set up React on Windows. You can now start building your React components and develop your application.