Should I learn Redux or Context API first?
Learn Context API first since it is built into React and covers most small to medium app needs. Move to Redux Toolkit when you are managing complex state across a larger application. Do not start with Redux.
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JavaScript fundamentals. Functions, arrays, objects, destructuring, promises, async/await, and ES modules. Trying to learn React without these is the most common reason beginners get stuck early.
After you are comfortable with components, props, state, and useEffect. Routing assumes you can build a component and manage state, so learning it too early adds confusion. It is a natural fifth step.
Not immediately, but it should be part of your roadmap once you can build apps. Learning React Testing Library and Jest helps you write more robust components and is valued by employers.
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