React Simplified All About Components and Props


React is a well-known JavaScript library for making user interfaces. โ๏ธ To build reusable and dynamic UI, React uses Components and Props. ๐งฉ Let's explain them in simple terms. ๐
What Are Components? ๐งฑ
Think of components as building blocks of a React app. Just like how a car is made of parts (engine, wheels, seats), a React app is built using components.
Key Features of Components ๐
Reusable: You can create a component once and use it multiple times.
Independent: Each component works on its own, managing its logic and appearance.
Types of Components ๐๏ธ
Function Components :
These are simpler and written as JavaScript functions.
function Greeting() {
return <h1>Hello, World!</h1>;
}
Class Components :
These are written as ES6 classes and were used more often before React Hooks.
class Greeting extends React.Component {
render() {
return <h1>Hello, World!</h1>;
}
}
Using Components ๐ ๏ธ
You can use a component by simply writing its name in JSX, like this
function App() {
return (
<div>
<Greeting />
</div>
);
}
What Are Props? ๐ฆ
Props (short for "properties") are like arguments you give to components. ๐ They let components receive data from their parent and use it to show changing content. ๐
How Props Work โ๏ธ
Passing Props :
You pass props to a component as attributes
function App() {
return <Greeting name="Vishal" />;
}
Using Props in the Component :
Inside the component, you access props using the props
object.
function Greeting(props) {
return <h1>Hello, {props.name}!</h1>;
}
Why Are Props Useful? ๐ค
Props make components dynamic. Instead of hardcoding values, you can change them by passing different props.
Example :
function App() {
return (
<div>
<Greeting name="Vishal" />
<Greeting name="John" />
</div>
);
}
This will render
Hello, Vishal!
Hello, John!
Props Are Read-Only ๐
One important thing to remember is that props cannot be changed inside a component. They are read-only. If you need to update data, youโll use state (we'll cover this later).
Combining Components and Props ๐ค:
By combining components and props, you can build complex UIs with ease. For instance, a card component could accept props for the title, description, and an image.
function Card(props) {
return (
<div className="card">
<img src={props.image} alt={props.title} />
<h2>{props.title}</h2>
<p>{props.description}</p>
</div>
);
}
function App() {
return (
<div>
<Card
image="https://example.com/image1.jpg"
title="React Basics"
description="Learn the basics of React."
/>
<Card
image="https://example.com/image2.jpg"
title="Advanced React"
description="Dive deeper into React features."
/>
</div>
);
}
Quick Summary ๐:
Components: Independent and reusable pieces of UI.
Two types: Function and Class components.
Defined using JavaScript functions or classes.
Props: Short for "properties", they pass data to components.
Props are read-only and dynamic.
Passed from a parent component to a child component.
By learning how to use Components and Props, you can build React apps that are easy to manage and expand. ๐ They are the basic building blocks for any React project! ๐งฉ
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