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How do I create a component in React?

Asked on Sep 22, 2024

Answer

In React, a component can be created as a function or a class. The most common approach is using a function component, which is simpler and leverages hooks for state and lifecycle management.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        import React from 'react';

        function MyComponent() {
            return (
                <div>
                    <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
                    <p>This is a simple React component.</p>
                </div>
            );
        }

        export default MyComponent;
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • The component "MyComponent" is a function that returns JSX, which is a syntax extension for JavaScript that looks similar to HTML.
  • The component is exported using "export default", allowing it to be imported and used in other parts of the application.
  • Function components are preferred for their simplicity and ability to use React hooks for state management and side effects.
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