Is hitting errors during Episode 1 a bad sign?
No, it is good. Encountering and fixing CDN setup errors yourself teaches more than a clean run. Errors are part of learning and build the debugging instinct you will need throughout React.
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You should be able to explain what React is in your own words, distinguish React from ReactDOM, render Hello World via CDN from scratch, understand basic JSX, and describe the rendering flow from JSX to DOM.
Episode 2 builds directly on Episode 1. A shaky foundation makes every later episode feel harder than it actually is. Spending an extra hour on the basics saves days of confusion later.
Yes. Writing it from scratch and explaining each line confirms you understand the scripts, the root element, createRoot, and render. Copying it without understanding is not mastery.
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