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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master state and lifecycle management using React hooks like useState and useEffect.

  • Learn advanced performance optimization with hooks like useMemo, useCallback, and useReducer.

  • Build and manage global state using Context API and custom hooks.

  • Implement routing and data loading efficiently using React Router and associated libraries.

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April 2026

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the React Developer Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro 2026 Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course.

In this course, you will dive deep into React and learn how to effectively use its hooks to build powerful, optimized web applications. You will begin by mastering React hooks such as useState, useEffect, and useContext, which will significantly simplify state management and lifecycle methods compared to traditional class components. This course will guide you through real-world examples, helping you build intuitive, dynamic web pages by leveraging the full potential of React. As you progress, you will move into more advanced React concepts like custom hooks, useReducer, useMemo, and useCallback, optimizing performance and managing complex state logic. The journey will also include the creation of context-based components and examples like a theme switcher. Additionally, you'll learn about the tools and libraries such as React Router, React Hook Form, and Zod for routing and validation to round out your skillset. This course is perfect for web developers looking to enhance their React skills and take their applications to the next level. You should have basic knowledge of React and JavaScript fundamentals. The difficulty level is intermediate, and while you do not need extensive experience with hooks, familiarity with React is helpful. By the end of the course, you will be able to implement React hooks effectively, manage state and side effects, optimize performance, create reusable components with custom hooks, and master routing and form validation.

In this module, we will delve deep into React Hooks, focusing on how they simplify state management, lifecycle handling, and side effects in functional components. You will gain hands-on experience with essential hooks such as useState, useEffect, and useReducer. Additionally, we will explore custom hooks to help you build reusable, maintainable logic for your applications.

What's included

36 videos2 readings1 assignment

36 videos•Total 217 minutes
  • Introduction to Hooks Wrapper Hell•6 minutes
  • Complex Lifecycle Logic•5 minutes
  • "This" Keyword Confusion•4 minutes
  • useState Hook•6 minutes
  • Lazy Initialization•4 minutes
  • Managing Objects•9 minutes
  • Managing Arrays – Summary•4 minutes
  • useEffect Hook – Introduction•4 minutes
  • useEffect Problem•9 minutes
  • useEffect API Calling•6 minutes
  • useEffect Dependency Arrays•11 minutes
  • useEffect Cleanup Function and Summary•5 minutes
  • useContext Introduction•4 minutes
  • Theme Context – Implementing the Provider•10 minutes
  • Theme Switcher and Header Component•6 minutes
  • Use Cases – Summary•5 minutes
  • useRef Introduction – DOM Elements•7 minutes
  • useRef Timer Example – Mutable Values•4 minutes
  • useRef Common Cases and Comparison with useState•2 minutes
  • useReducer Introduction and Syntax•5 minutes
  • useReducer vs useState – Basic Example•6 minutes
  • useReducer Status Manager Example•15 minutes
  • useReducer vs Redux – Summary•5 minutes
  • useMemo Introduction•7 minutes
  • useMemo Real-World Example•14 minutes
  • useMemo Dos and Don'ts – Summary•6 minutes
  • useCallback Introduction•4 minutes
  • useCallback Example and Understanding•11 minutes
  • useCallback Summary and Pitfalls•3 minutes
  • useImperativeHandle Introduction•4 minutes
  • useImperative Example and Uses•5 minutes
  • useImperative Common Use Case and Summary•4 minutes
  • Custom Hook Introduction•5 minutes
  • Custom Hook Example and Usage•5 minutes
  • Custom Hook Design Principles•4 minutes
  • Custom Hook Pitfalls and Summary•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the course 'Mastering React and Advanced Concepts'•10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Mastering React Hooks - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will explore how forms work in React, including how to manage form state with controlled components. You'll learn best practices for form validation using popular libraries such as Yup and Zod. We will also demonstrate how React Hook Form can simplify form handling, providing a more efficient and scalable approach to managing form inputs and validations.

What's included

19 videos1 assignment

19 videos•Total 108 minutes
  • Forms Introduction•4 minutes
  • Text Input Example•7 minutes
  • Text Area and Select Example•9 minutes
  • Checkbox Example•5 minutes
  • Radio Button Summary•6 minutes
  • Controlled vs Uncontrolled – In Depth•4 minutes
  • Pros and Cons of Each Approach•4 minutes
  • When to Choose Which•4 minutes
  • React Hook Form•3 minutes
  • useForm Example•11 minutes
  • Watch useForm•5 minutes
  • Summary – useForm•2 minutes
  • Benefits of Yup and Zod•3 minutes
  • Yup Library Demo•11 minutes
  • Zod Demo Usage•5 minutes
  • Signup Form Project – Introduction•3 minutes
  • Install Dependencies and Schema•5 minutes
  • Signup Form State and Submission•6 minutes
  • Completing Signup Form•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Forms and Validation in React - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on React Router and how to handle routing in single-page applications (SPAs). You will learn how to create basic navigation, set up nested routes, and handle dynamic parameters. Additionally, we will explore how to implement protected routes to secure sensitive areas of your app, ensuring a robust and secure user experience.

What's included

20 videos1 reading3 assignments

20 videos•Total 104 minutes
  • Introduction to SPAs and Benefits•9 minutes
  • React Router Installation•4 minutes
  • BrowserRouter, Routes, and Route•8 minutes
  • Recap – Routing with Link•9 minutes
  • NavLink•6 minutes
  • Nested Routes – Introduction•4 minutes
  • Nested Routes – Implementation Example•5 minutes
  • Outlet Component•4 minutes
  • React 19 Routing Support•4 minutes
  • Dynamic Routing – Introduction•5 minutes
  • useParams Hook•2 minutes
  • Dynamic Routing Example•4 minutes
  • Programmatic Navigation•2 minutes
  • useNavigate Hook•2 minutes
  • Programmatic Navigation Example•10 minutes
  • Data Loader – Introduction•4 minutes
  • Data Loader and Products Component•6 minutes
  • Data Loader Root Layout – Working Example•6 minutes
  • Protected Routes – Introduction•4 minutes
  • Protected Route Example•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'Mastering React and Advanced Concepts'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
  • Routing in React with React Router - Assessment•15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, primarily for web applications. It allows developers to create reusable components and efficiently update the user interface with minimal effort. React is widely used in modern web development, especially for building Single Page Applications (SPAs), and is valued for its performance, flexibility, and developer-friendly features like hooks and component-based architecture. React is relevant because it powers the front-end of many websites and applications used by millions of users today.

This course, "Mastering React and Advanced Concepts," focuses on helping developers gain a deep understanding of React's advanced features, especially React Hooks, routing with React Router, and form handling. It covers how to manage component states, perform side effects, and optimize performance in modern React applications. You will also dive into more complex topics like useReducer, useMemo, and useCallback, while also covering best practices for managing forms and validations, as well as implementing routing in a React app.

After completing this course, you will be able to confidently work with React Hooks to manage state, side effects, and context in functional components. You will have a solid grasp of advanced React patterns like custom hooks, useReducer, and useMemo, enabling you to write more maintainable and optimized code. Additionally, you will be able to handle complex form validations using libraries like Yup and Zod and implement robust routing with React Router in your applications.

To enroll in this course, it is recommended that you have a foundational understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. You should also be familiar with basic React concepts such as functional components, props, and simple state management. If you are comfortable with building simple React applications and want to take your skills to the next level, this course will help you master more advanced features.

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced React developers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in modern React development. If you're someone who already has experience with React basics and is looking to deepen your understanding of React Hooks, routing, and state management, this course is for you. It is also ideal for developers who are looking to optimize their React apps for better performance and scalability.

This course contains 7 hours of video content, but the actual time to complete will depend on your learning pace. If you are following along with the examples and practicing, you may spend additional time working through the exercises and reviewing the material. Typically, the course could be completed over a few days to a couple of weeks based on your availability and pace.

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