How do you install React?

To install React, you need to have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine. Once you have these installed, you can create a new React project using the create-react-app command. This command sets up a new React project with all the necessary dependencies and configuration files. You can then navigate to the project directory and start the development server using the npm start command. This will open a new browser window with your React app running.

Another way to install React is to use a CDN (Content Delivery Network). This is useful if you want to quickly prototype a React app without setting up a development environment. You can include the React and ReactDOM libraries in your HTML file using script tags and start writing React code. However, this approach is not recommended for production apps as it can lead to slower load times and security issues.

It is also important to note that React is just a library for building user interfaces and does not include a full-stack framework. You will need to use additional libraries and tools for things like routing, state management, and server-side rendering. Some popular choices include React Router, Redux, and Next.js.

// Example of creating a new React project using create-react-app
npx create-react-app my-app
cd my-app
npm start