React JS Portfolio Builder 2026 - Hands-On Beginner Workshop
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React JS Portfolio Builder 2026 - Hands-On Beginner Workshop
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What you'll learn
Learn how to create reusable React components using modern best practices.
Understand the management of local and global state in React applications.
Build dynamic applications by integrating external APIs for real-world functionality.
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May 2026
7 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
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In this comprehensive workshop, you will build a real-world React project from the ground up. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a complete portfolio application showcasing your React skills. You will learn how to set up your development environment, build reusable components, manage state effectively, and implement dynamic features. As you progress, you'll tackle complex topics like global state management and integrating APIs, all while developing a functional, interactive application. The course is structured to guide you step-by-step through every aspect of building a React project. You will begin with the basics, such as setting up your tools and generating a new React project, before diving into creating components and learning how React’s state management works. From there, you’ll implement essential application features like dynamic rendering, navigation, and result pages. The course also introduces API integration, giving you hands-on experience working with real-world data. Whether you’re looking to become proficient in React or build your portfolio with practical projects, this course has something for you. It’s ideal for beginners eager to learn React and gain hands-on experience. No prior React knowledge is required, though basic understanding of JavaScript and HTML will be beneficial. By the end of the course, you will be able to build fully functional React applications, manage state with React hooks, integrate external APIs, and deploy your projects to production environments.
In this module, we will set the foundation for your React portfolio project. You’ll gain insight into the course objectives and learn how to generate a React project. Additionally, we’ll review the essential starter files that will streamline your development process.
What's included
4 videos1 reading
4 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- What We Will Implement?•1 minute
- Generating React Project•7 minutes
- I Prepared Some Files•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resource•10 minutes
In this module, we will dive into React component creation. You will learn how to develop reusable components, structure JSX markup, and leverage React Strict Mode to improve your development process and catch potential errors early.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Creating React Components•7 minutes
- Rendering React Components Markup•5 minutes
- React Strict Mode•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Creating Our First Components - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore state management in React. You'll understand how to manage both local and global state using hooks like useState and useReducer, helping you build dynamic applications with seamless state handling.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 28 minutes
- useState Hook•5 minutes
- useReducer Hook•9 minutes
- Global State in React•14 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- State Management - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will add interactive functionality to the application. You'll learn how to dynamically render questions, handle user navigation, display results, and provide visual feedback by highlighting answers.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 47 minutes
- Rendering Questions•6 minutes
- Next Button•3 minutes
- Result Page•8 minutes
- Rendering Answers•12 minutes
- Highlighting Answers•17 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Adding Functionality - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will work with real-world APIs. You’ll learn how to fetch trivia questions asynchronously and handle potential API errors, ensuring your application remains reliable and smooth for end users.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 18 minutes
- Making Async Questions with Trivia API•14 minutes
- Handling API Errors•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Working with Real API - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the deployment process. You will learn how to set up a production server, configure it for React, and deploy your application live so others can access it online.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Renting a Production Server to Deploy React•4 minutes
- Configuring Production Server to Deploy React•7 minutes
- Uploading React to Production•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Deployment - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will give you practical homework to continue building and refining your skills beyond the course, ensuring you feel confident as you apply your newfound knowledge in real-world projects.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Homework•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment •15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
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React JS is a popular JavaScript library used for building user interfaces, especially for single-page applications. It allows developers to create reusable components, making the development process more efficient and scalable. React's component-based architecture and state management features make it an essential tool for modern web development, especially when building dynamic, interactive web applications.
This workshop teaches beginners how to build a React-based portfolio website from scratch. It covers essential topics like setting up React, creating components, managing state, integrating APIs, and deploying your application. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a fully functional portfolio project showcasing your newly acquired React skills.
After completing this workshop, you will be able to create React applications with interactive features like dynamic rendering, state management, and integration with external APIs. You'll also gain the ability to deploy your React applications to a production server, making your projects accessible to the world. This hands-on experience will be a valuable addition to your portfolio.
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