React Web Development: Full-Stack Projects With Git, Github & Github Actions!

Dive into an exciting journey from React beginner to expert web developer with this year-long adventure! Guided by a passionate and experienced instructor (me!), you'll explore the world of React while getting hands-on with modern web development tools. Whether you're starting from scratch or aiming to level up your skills, this course will give you everything you need to create dynamic, interactive web applications with ease and confidence.

Over the course of the year, students will gradually build their React skills, starting from the basics and moving toward creating complex, state-driven applications. You'll also learn how to deploy your projects using GitHub Pages, making sure you can share your work with the world.

Core Topics Covered:
React Basics: Components, JSX, and functional components

State & Props: Managing state in React and passing data between components

Event Handling: Handling user interactions in React (onClick, onChange, etc.)

Forms & User Input: Managing form inputs and controlling form state

React Router: Navigating between different views in a React app

React Hooks: Using useState, useEffect, and other hooks to manage component logic

Conditional Rendering: Dynamically showing or hiding content based on conditions

Error Boundaries: Handling errors in your React components

Styling in React: Using CSS, CSS Modules, and inline styles

APIs and Fetching Data: Working with APIs to get dynamic data

Version Control with Git: Managing your code with Git and GitHub

GitHub Pages & Deployment: Deploying React apps using GitHub Pages

Responsive Design: Making sure your app works on all screen sizes

Projects Students Will Complete:
Intro Web Page – A simple HTML page with images, links, and structure

Login & Signup Page – Form-based login with input validation

Emoji Translator – Convert words or phrases into emojis

Shopping Page – Choose and “buy” snacks and drinks using JavaScript logic

Personal Website or Blog – Designed, built, and deployed with React and GitHub Pages

Weather App – A React app that fetches weather data from an API and displays it dynamically

To-Do List App – A React app to manage a to-do list, including adding, editing, and deleting tasks

By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in React, hands-on experience building real-world projects, and a personal React app live on the internet.

Teaching Style:
As the sole instructor, I use an interactive teaching style that combines live lectures, coding demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and collaborative projects. Each session is designed for learners of all levels, providing clear explanations, practical examples, and personalized feedback to support student growth and mastery.

Interaction and Engagement:
Throughout the year-long course, students will engage with the course material and fellow learners through various interactive activities, including:

Live lectures: In-depth explanations of React concepts and web development techniques

Coding sessions: Interactive coding challenges and exercises to reinforce learning

Group projects: Collaborative React projects to apply knowledge and build real-world applications

Q&A sessions: Opportunities to ask questions, seek clarification, and engage in discussions with the instructor and peers

Code reviews: Constructive feedback to enhance coding skills and best practices

By actively participating in these interactive sessions, students will not only become proficient in React but also develop the necessary skills and confidence to excel as web developers in today’s dynamic web landscape.


Target Age Group:

Ages 13-18 (Basic HTML web development knowledge required).