The Modern React Bootcamp (Hooks, Context, NextJS, Router) Course Syllabus

A comprehensive, hands-on React bootcamp that takes you from the basics of JSX to production-ready optimization and testing, ideal for developers at any level. This course spans approximately 6 hours of content, structured into focused modules that build your skills progressively through real-world projects and practical exercises. With lifetime access and a certificate of completion, you'll gain the confidence to build dynamic, scalable React applications using modern tools and best practices.

Module 1: React Fundamentals & JSX

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Understanding JSX syntax and how it compiles with Babel
• Rendering elements and components in the DOM
• Creating functional components and using props effectively
• Setting default props and handling children in components

Module 2: State Management with Hooks

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Managing local state with useState hook
• Handling side effects and lifecycle events with useEffect
• Sharing state across components using useContext
• Building reusable logic with custom hooks

Module 3: Advanced State & Data Fetching

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Managing global state with Redux Toolkit: slices and actions
• Handling async operations with Redux Thunk middleware
• Fetching and caching data using React Query
• Integrating GraphQL APIs with Apollo Client

Module 4: Routing & Navigation

Estimated time: 45 minutes

• Setting up client-side routing with React Router
• Using <BrowserRouter>, <Routes>, and <Route> components
• Handling dynamic route parameters and nested routes
• Implementing protected routes and redirects

Module 5: Forms & Validation

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Building controlled and uncontrolled forms in React
• Integrating React Hook Form for efficient form handling
• Implementing validation rules and error messages
• Handling form submission and state updates

Module 6: Testing React Applications

Estimated time: 45 minutes

• Writing unit tests for components with Jest
• Creating snapshot tests to track UI changes
• Performing integration tests using React Testing Library
• Mocking API calls and testing async behavior

Module 7: Performance Optimization

Estimated time: 45 minutes

• Implementing code-splitting with React.lazy and <Suspense>
• Optimizing renders with React.memo
• Using useMemo and useCallback to prevent expensive recalculations
• Identifying performance bottlenecks in React apps

Module 8: Deployment & Best Practices

Estimated time: 30 minutes

• Building optimized production bundles with Create React App
• Deploying React apps to Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Familiarity with JavaScript concepts like arrow functions, destructuring, and modules
• No prior React experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Build dynamic, component-based user interfaces using React hooks
• Manage complex application state using Context API, Redux Toolkit, and React Query
• Implement client-side navigation with React Router in single-page applications
• Test React components thoroughly with Jest and React Testing Library
• Optimize and deploy production-ready React applications