How much JavaScript should I know before React?

You should understand functions, arrays, objects, ES6 features, promises, and basic asynchronous programming.

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You can start, but you'll likely struggle with many React concepts because React heavily depends on JavaScript fundamentals.

For most beginners, JavaScript takes longer to master because React builds on top of JavaScript concepts.

Yes, but most learners progress faster when they first learn JavaScript fundamentals before diving into React.

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