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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2017-04-03

19CSSAudience · vibe coderComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

tl;dr

A companion code repo for the 'React For Beginners' video course, giving learners starter files and per-lesson solutions for a small React project.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Course companion code
      Starter files
      Per-lesson solutions
    Tech stack
      React
      JavaScript
      CSS
    Use cases
      Follow video lessons
      Check your code
      Fix setup problems
    Audience
      Course students
      React beginners
      Self learners

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Follow along with the React For Beginners video course using the matching starter code

VIBE 2

Grab the pre-written solution for any lesson if you fall behind or get stuck

VIBE 3

Troubleshoot common setup issues like missing dev tools or broken file-saving

what's the stack?

ReactJavaScriptCSS

how it stacks up fr

gaearon/react-for-beginnersrefactoringhq/portentabdulrdeveloper/abdulrdeveloper
Stars192017
LanguageCSSCSSCSS
Last pushed2017-04-03
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasy
Complexity2/51/5
Audiencevibe coderwriterdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 30min

Needs React DevTools browser extension installed to follow along fully.

in plain english

This is a collection of starter code and reference files for an online course called "React For Beginners." If you're following along with video lessons to learn React (a popular tool for building interactive websites), this repo gives you the code samples you need at each step of the journey. The main folder you'll work in is called catch-of-the-day, and it contains a small project you build throughout the course videos. As you progress through the lessons, you'll write code alongside the instructor. If you get stuck or fall behind, the stepped-solutions folder has pre-written code for each video, so you can grab the right version and jump back in without getting lost. Think of it like having answer keys at the back of a workbook, but organized by chapter. This is useful for anyone taking the video course from ReactForBeginners.com who wants to check their work, see how something should look, or copy code when they're struggling. The README also includes a troubleshooting section answering common setup problems, like tools not showing up in your browser's dev tools, or the file-saving feature not working properly. It's the kind of reference material you'd want bookmarked while learning. The repo is explicitly meant to stay true to the course content, so the author prefers to keep code changes minimal and asks people to request permission before reusing the material for their own training. That said, you're welcome to use the code in your own projects. It's a straightforward educational resource: a working example of a React project broken down into stages so learners can see each piece come together.

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I'm following the React For Beginners course and stuck on the catch-of-the-day project, help me build the component from this step.
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Explain how the stepped-solutions folder in this repo is organized so I can find the right code for the lesson I'm on.
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Help me fix React dev tools not showing up in my browser while working through this course's code.
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Walk me through what the catch-of-the-day project in this repo teaches about building a small React app.

Frequently asked questions

what is react-for-beginners fr?

A companion code repo for the 'React For Beginners' video course, giving learners starter files and per-lesson solutions for a small React project.

What language is react-for-beginners written in?

Mainly CSS. The stack also includes React, JavaScript, CSS.

Is react-for-beginners actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-04-03).

How hard is react-for-beginners to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is react-for-beginners for?

Mainly vibe coder.

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