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What is React JS?

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SATHISHKUMAR R

React JS is a JavaScript library used to build user interfaces (UI) for websites and web applications.

It was developed by Facebook (now Meta).

Example:

websites and apps that use React include Facebook and Instagram.
Why do we use React JS?

  • To build interactive websites.
  • To create reusable UI components.
  • To update webpage content efficiently.
  • To manage user interactions, like button clicks.

React JS Example:

function App() {
return (


Hello Sathish!

Welcome to React JS.

);
}

export default App;

Output:

Hello Sathish!
Welcome to React JS.

Here:

  • function App() — creates a React component.
  • return — specifies the UI to display.
  • — displays a heading.

  • export default App — allows the component to be imported into another file.