[Intro]

[Background Music: Friendly and upbeat tone]

Instructor:

"Hi there, and welcome back! In the last video, we learned what React is and why it’s such a powerful tool for building modern web applications.

In this video, we’re going hands-on by setting up our development environment to start coding with React. We’ll cover:

• Installing Node.js and npm.
• Setting up a code editor, like Visual Studio Code.
• Creating a new React project using create-react-app.
• Optionally, we’ll explore Vite for faster builds.
• Finally, we’ll take a tour of the React project folder structure to understand where everything lives.

By the end of this session, you’ll be ready to start building your first React app. Let’s dive in!"

1. Installing Node.js and npm

Instructor:

"React relies on Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) to run. Node.js allows you to execute JavaScript code outside a browser, and npm manages the libraries and dependencies your React project needs.

Step-by-Step Installation:

1. Download Node.js:
   • Go to the official Node.js website: Node.js Downloads.
   • Download the LTS (Long Term Support) version for your operating system.
2. Install Node.js:
   • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
   • Ensure you check the box to include npm during the installation process.
3. Verify Installation:

   • Open your terminal or command prompt.

   • Type the following commands to check if Node.js and npm are installed:

     node -v
     npm -v
     
     

   • You should see version numbers for both Node.js and npm.

Quick Analogy: