Overview of create-react-app: create-react-app is a command-line tool that sets up a new React project with a good default configuration, saving developers from the hassle of manual setup.
Features:
- Zero configuration: It abstracts the build setup, allowing you to focus on development.
- Built-in support for modern JavaScript features and JSX.
- Fast refresh for a better development experience.
Using create-react-app: To create a new application:
npx create-react-app my-app
cd my-app
npm start
This command initializes a new React app with a predefined structure, including directories for components, styles, and tests.
Structure of a create-react-app Project:
- node_modules/: Contains all the dependencies.
- public/: Holds static files like HTML and images.
- src/: Contains the main application code, where you’ll write your components.