React development relies on NodeJS. To build a React app you must install NodeJS.
You have several options to install NodeJS. For our purposes, please visit the NodeJS URL below and install the LTS version on your laptop.
For modern web development, you will benefit from a modern "integrated development environment" or IDE.
There are many IDEs, so feel free to choose the one you like.
VS Code is an excellent (free) IDE. This project has been developed using the VS Code IDE.
VS Code allows you to install extensions that enhance the development experience. There is an extensive, searchable marketplace of free extenstions.
This suggested list is optional and you may find other extensions that you would like to add.
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Prettier - code formatting. allows you to right click on the code and choose "format document".
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ESLint - static code analysis with problem highlighting.
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GitGraph - graph of git commits and branches. can perfrom git actions.
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GitHub Pull Requests and Issues - review and manage GitHub pull requests and issues in VS Code
If you will be working with Git and you are running the Microsoft Windows Operating System, you may need to install Git for Windows.