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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Learn the essentials of JavaScript and how it powers modern web applications. From mastering React and Node.js to working with front-end and back-end tools, you'll gain the skills needed to build fully functional and interactive web apps. By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in developing games, implementing PWAs, and integrating backend services to create a seamless user experience. This course covers core web development concepts like React components, state management with props, and API integration with Express. It also explores essential tools like Vite, Electron, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), providing hands-on experience with industry-standard technologies. Throughout the course, you'll build projects from scratch, starting with simple components and progressively working towards complex React games and full-stack applications. You’ll dive into concepts like React hooks, local storage, component refactoring, and backend integration with Express. By building a mining game and a to-do list app, you'll understand how to structure code efficiently, manage app state, and enhance user experiences with animations and external libraries. You'll also gain exposure to deployment processes, creating static pages, and running React apps on Electron for desktop deployment. This course is ideal for developers who want to expand their knowledge of JavaScript and its ecosystem. It's perfect for beginners who have some basic programming knowledge and are eager to learn full-stack web development using React. Prior experience with JavaScript is recommended.