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H. NaraynJust React!https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8294-6_2

2. JavaScript Before You React

Hari Narayn1  
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia
 

Once upon a time, programmers used JavaScript (JS) only to add interactive features to web pages. Those days are long gone. Today, JavaScript is even used to develop games. JavaScript is without a doubt the most popular programming language in the world.

In our first chapter, I emphasized the importance of learning JS before working on React. In a few pages, this chapter will help you gain a basic understanding of JS. I do not mean this chapter to cover every JS concept but to equip you with the knowledge before you move ...

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