React Native Course for Kids
Definition
• React Native helps build apps. Kids create apps for phones.
• It uses JavaScript language. Easy and fun to learn.
• Kids design buttons and screens. Apps look nice and work well.
• They learn to fix problems. Make apps better and faster.
• Kids test their own apps. See how they work.
• It teaches coding and design. Both work together smoothly.
• Prepares kids for tech jobs. App making is a cool skill.
Importance
• React Native helps kids make apps. They create fun phone games.
• It teaches coding in JavaScript. A popular and easy language.
• Kids learn to build real apps. Used on phones and tablets.
• It improves problem-solving skills. Fixing bugs and errors.
• Kids design cool buttons and screens. Making apps look great.
• Learning React Native is fun. Kids enjoy creating projects.
Advantages for Freelancing
• Kids learn to build apps. Apps work on phones and tablets.
• Uses JavaScript language. Easy and fun to code.
• Apps look nice and smooth. Kids create cool designs.
• Kids test apps quickly. Find and fix problems fast.
• Helps teamwork and sharing. Work with friends on projects.
• Builds logic and creativity. Coding makes kids think smart.
• Prepares for tech jobs. App skills are in demand.
Session 1 : Introduction to React JS
What is React JS and why it’s popular for building modern web apps
Real-life example: A digital display board where content changes dynamically (React components)
Setting up your development environment (Node.js, npm, Create React App)
Understanding the basics of React: Components, JSX, and Virtual DOM
Activity: Create your first “Hello World” React app
Session 2 : React Components and JSX
What are components in React and how they structure your app
Real-life example: Building blocks of a website (header, footer, content)
Understanding JSX and how it makes HTML-like syntax work in JavaScript
Creating functional and class-based components
Activity: Build a simple webpage using React components and JSX
Session 3 : Handling State and Events in React
What is state and how it controls dynamic content in React
Real-life example: A to-do list that adds and removes tasks (state management)
Handling user interactions with events like clicks and form submissions
Activity: Build a counter app that increases the count when a button is pressed
Session 4 : React Forms and Controlled Components
Understanding controlled components in React
Real-life example: A form where data is captured and managed in real time
Handling form submissions, input validation, and resetting form data
Activity: Create a contact form with controlled inputs and submit the data
Session 5 : React Router – Navigating Between Pages
What is React Router and why it’s essential for multi-page React apps
Real-life example: A multi-page website with navigation links
Setting up routes, links, and route parameters with React Router
Activity: Build an app with multiple pages and navigation links using React Router
Session 6 : Fetching Data with React and Axios
How to fetch data from external APIs and display it in React components
Real-life example: A news website that fetches the latest articles from an API
Using Axios or the Fetch API to retrieve data asynchronously
Activity: Build an app that fetches and displays data from a public API (e.g., JSONPlaceholder)
Session 7 : React Lifecycle Methods
What are lifecycle methods in React and when to use them
Real-life example: A plant that needs watering (component mounting and unmounting)
Understanding
componentDidMount(),componentWillUnmount(), and other lifecycle methods in class componentsUsing
useEffect()for lifecycle-like behavior in functional componentsActivity: Create a component that fetches data when mounted using lifecycle methods
Session 8 : Final Project – Build a Complete React App
Plan and build a fully functional React web app using components, state, and React Router
Use data fetching, form handling, and lifecycle methods
Test your app locally and debug common issues
Activity: Present your final project, explaining how you used React concepts
Bonus Materials
React JS cheat sheet with component lifecycle and hooks
Links to React libraries for routing, state management (Redux, Context API)
List of free React resources, tutorials, and community forums
Interactive coding challenges and quizzes
Certificate of Completion for React JS Basics