Chapter 1. Create React App

In this chapter, you will start building and customizing a React application. By the end of the chapter, you will have the beginnings of your first application running on your computer and be able to observe it in the browser. In the next three chapters, you will build on this foundation as you learn about new ideas and concepts.

There is a lot of information in this chapter. It is OK if you do not understand everything the first time. You will have opportunities to practice what you learn as you move through this book.

The application you will build is Ottergram: a photo-sharing site for sea otters, some of the most charming marine animals. Visitors to the site will be able to scroll through the image feed and select ...

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