---
title: Getting Started with React
date: '2024-03-20'
author: Jakub Kaniecki
excerpt: Learn the basics of React and how to create your first component
---

# Getting Started with React

React is a powerful JavaScript library for building user interfaces. In this post, we'll explore the fundamentals of React and how to get started with your first project.

## What is React?

React is a declarative, efficient, and flexible JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It lets you compose complex UIs from small and isolated pieces of code called "components".

## Key Concepts

1. **Components**: The building blocks of React applications
2. **Props**: How data flows between components
3. **State**: Managing dynamic data in components
4. **Hooks**: Modern way to use state and other React features

## Creating Your First Component

Here's a simple example of a React component:

```jsx
function Welcome(props) {
  return <h1>Hello, {props.name}</h1>;
}
```

## Next Steps

1. Set up your development environment
2. Create your first React project
3. Learn about component lifecycle
4. Explore React hooks

Stay tuned for more React tutorials! 