The Road to learn React: Your journey to master plain yet pragmatic React.js Paperback – March 9, 2018

I'm an experienced backend software engineer/machine learning engineer (Google, Microsoft, startups, etc) but less familiar with web development. I purchased a pile of React books to learn everything, and The Road to React (2022 edition) stood out as the best of the bunch. I spent part of my holiday break working through the bulk of the book. It includes practical coding exercises and bonus questions, with code solutions in the form of github commits that are linked in footnotes. All in all, a very straightforward way to learn this material rapidly in a self-study way.One other great thing about the book is the large format: the pages are big, easy to sit next to you and read through as you code the exercises. Really nice layout. The only minor improvement I'd make is the size of the footnotes: the bit.ly links are a little small to read with my aging eyesight, and I think they could be make larger easily as the book format is nice and large. But this is a very minor quibble.Finally, the author also has a great collection of blog posts going into more depth on every topic, many of these are linked in the footnotes as well.Highly recommended!

"Road to React" stands out as an exceptional resource for anyone delving into React development. The book's brilliance lies in its comprehensive approach, making it the best companion for React enthusiasts at any experience level. Beginners will appreciate its clear explanations and structured progression, while seasoned developers can benefit from its in-depth insights into advanced concepts. What sets this book apart is its author's commitment to keeping the content current – regularly updated to align with the latest developments in the React ecosystem, ensuring readers stay ahead in their learning journey.One of the book's remarkable strengths is its suitability for a diverse audience. Whether you're just starting with React or looking to enhance your proficiency, "Road to React" offers a learning path tailored to your needs. The author's adept teaching style fosters a deep understanding of React concepts, allowing readers to grasp the intricacies of the library (or do they prefer to call it "a framework" now?) with ease. Beyond the comprehensive content, every chapter provides ton of links with the additional materials, enriching the learning experience. This inclusion of supplementary resources enhances the reader's understanding and allows for practical application, solidifying the concepts covered in the book. And don't skip those assignments, you will thank Robin for them later!

I had already taken a course on React and built a couple of projects, but felt I needed additional resources to further explain what the documentation and the course could not.What Robin does exceptionally well is: clearly and plainly explain what things do, how they work/ how they do it, and when they would be used. I cannot stress enough the the importance of the "when"; providing easy to follow scenarios is crucial for tying together concepts, and Robin hits a home run. His illustrated diagrams, which detail control flow are a God-send!The flow to each chapter is smooth. At the end of each section, readers are provided with additional resources in the form of external links that dive deeper into the main concepts covered in the book, which was intentionally done to avoid ending up with a 600 page book. If you have experience with React, this will be a very efficient read (no fluff). Additional concepts are provided as bonus chapters which readers can branch off into and build upon the very small core project.Just like anything else, one resource will not provide everything you need, so do not expect this book to be the end-all, be-all for your React learning, so couple it with one or two resources: React - The Complete Guide on Udemy and the official React documentation.This book helped clear up many concepts that were fuzzy to me, improved my confidence developing in React and made it more fun. I highly recommend purchasing this book. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Robin!

The Road to React is pretty unique. It manages to be immediately useful (detailed tutorial style) while also explaining deeper concepts along the way. Each chapter is focused on an individual concept while also building on familiar examples. There is code to make sure the reader is able to follow along - both in JavaScript and TypeScript. For me - having a little React experience - the book helps me systemize my knowledge and understand the bigger picture. For someone without prior React knowledge, the book might be more useful to get started with the basics and a subsequent reading might allow more focus on understanding of the framework and its interactions. It is very obvious the book author is experienced teacher as well, since the material is presented in both a dense and approachable way.