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# [What is React and why should you learn it](https://simplifyingcode.com/what-is-react-and-why-should-you-learn-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In the Simplifying React series, I will be going through the basics of React so you can start coding your React app. Today we will start by discussing what is React and why you should learn it. React is a front end JavaScript library used to build w...

Nov 16, 2021 · 3 min read · simplifyingcode.com  
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