20 ReactJS
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Adham Abu Hantash
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1
What is React JS?
React JS is a JavaScript library
for building user interfaces. It
is a declarative, component-
based library that makes it
easy to create reusable and
maintainable code.
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2
What is JSX?
JSX is an extension to JavaScript
that allows you to write HTML-
like code in your JavaScript files.
JSX is not required to use React
JS, but it is a popular option
because it makes the code more
readable and easier to maintain.
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3
What is the difference
between props and state?
Props are data that is passed
down from a parent component
to a child component. State is
data that is owned and managed
by a component. Props are
immutable, while state is
mutable.
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4
What is the virtual DOM?
The virtual DOM is a
representation of the real DOM in
memory. When a component's
state changes, React JS updates
the virtual DOM instead of directly
updating the real DOM. This makes
React JS very performant, because
it only updates the DOM when
necessary.
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5
What are the different lifecycle
methods of a React JS
component?
React JS components have a
number of lifecycle methods that
you can use to perform different
tasks at different stages of the
component's lifecycle.
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6
What are Higher-Order
Components (HOCS)?
Higher-Order Components are a
way to reuse code and add
functionality to React JS
components. HOCs are functions
that take a component as an
argument and return a new
component.
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7
What is Context?
Context is a way to share data
between React JS components
without having to pass props down
through every component in the
tree. Context is useful for sharing
data that is needed by a large
number of components.
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8
What are some of the best practices
for writing React JS code?
• Using components to
encapsulate Ul logic
• Keeping components small and
reusable
• Using props and state to
manage data
• Using the virtual DOM to
improve performance
• Using React Hooks to manage
state and side effects
• Testing your components
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9
Explain how React JS handles
component updates.
React JS uses a reconciliation
algorithm to efficiently update the
DOM when a component's state or
props change. This algorithm
compares the virtual DOM
representation of the component
to the actual DOM and only
updates the elements that have
actually changed.
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10
What is the difference between a
functional component and a class
component?
Functional components are simpler
to write and use, the class
components provide more control
over the component's lifecycle and
state management.
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11
What are the different ways to
handle asynchronous data
fetching in React JS?
There are several ways to handle
asynchronous data fetching in
React JS, including using the fetch
API, Axios, or other third-party
libraries.
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12
How do you implement error
handling in React JS
applications?
Error handling is crucial for
building robust React JS
applications. You can use
techniques like try-catch
blocks, error boundaries, and
custom error components to
handle errors gracefully.
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13
What is the role of Redux in
React JS applications?
Redux is a state management
library that helps manage
application state in a
centralized manner. It is
particularly useful for complex
applications with a large
amount of shared state.
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14
How do you optimize React JS
applications for performance?
There are several techniques to
optimize React JS applications for
performance, including using lazy
loading, code splitting, and
memoization.
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15
What are the best practices for
testing React JS applications?
Testing is essential for ensuring
the quality and reliability of React
JS applications. Popular testing
frameworks include Jest, React
Testing Library, and Enzyme.
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16
What is the difference between
React Hooks and Redux?
React Hooks are a mechanism for
managing state and side effects in
functional components, while
Redux is a state management
library for managing application
state in a centralized manner.
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17
How do you create custom
React Hooks?
Custom React Hooks allow
you to reuse stateful logic
across multiple components.
You can create custom hooks
by using the useState and
useEffect hooks.
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18
What is the difference between server-side
rendering (SSR) and client-side rendering
(CSR) in React JS?
SSR pre-renders React components
on the server, while CSR renders
components on the client-side. SSR
can improve initial page load
performance, while CSR offers
better interactivity and client-side
routing capabilities.
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