*** Before diving into React, ensure you have a solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+ features). React heavily relies on modern JavaScript concepts. #### **Key JavaScript Topics to Learn:** - **ES6 Syntax**: - [[ES6 - Variables & Constants | `let`, `const`]] - Arrow functions - Destructuring - [[ES6 - Template Strings | Template Strings]] - **Important Concepts**: - Functions, Objects, and Arrays - Array methods: `map()`, `filter()`, `reduce()` - Promises & Async/Await - Modular JavaScript (`import`/`export`) Once you're comfortable, set up your development environment: > Install **Node.js** and **npm (Node Package Manager)** since they are required to use React.