Hit the ground running with React, the open-source technology from Facebook for building rich web applications fast. With this practical guide, Facebook web developer Stoyan Stefanov teaches you how to build components--React's basic building blocks--and organize them into maintainable, large-scale apps. If you're familiar with basic JavaScript syntax, you're ready to get started.Once you understand how React works, you'll build a complete custom Whinepad app that helps users rate wines and keep notes. You'll quickly learn why some developers consider React the key to the web app development puzzle.Set up React and write your first "Hello world" web appCreate and use custom React components alongside generic DOM componentsBuild a data table component that lets you edit, sort, search, and export its contentsUse the JSX syntax extension as an alternative to function callsSet up a lean, low-level build process that helps you focus on ReactBuild a complete custom app that lets you store data on the clientUse ESLint, Flow, and Jest tools to check and test your code as your app evolvesManage communication between components with Flux