03_Installing React and Creating a React App - Maniconserve/React-Wiki GitHub Wiki

Setting up React using Create React App

Step 1: Install Node.js

• Download and install Node.js from official website
• This also installs npm (Node Package Manager)

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Step 2: Create React App

Open VS Code terminal and run:

npx create-react-app my-app

What is npx?

• npx = Node Package Executor
• It runs packages without installing them globally

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Create app in current folder

npx create-react-app .

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Important Notes

• App name must not be:

  • react
  • Capital letters (use lowercase only)

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Step 3: Run the App

npm start

👉 This will start the development server and open the app in browser

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Summary

• Install Node.js
• Use npx create-react-app to create project
• Use npm start to run the app