This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Vin Lawz
Why I'm Learning React: Guided by My Mentor, Focused on My Future
In every developer’s journey, there comes a point where you feel the need to step up — to build faster, more dynamic, and more interactive user interfaces. That moment just arrived for me.
My Mentor’s Guidance
Recently, my mentor — someone I deeply respect and learn from — began guiding me into the world of React.js. Instead of just hearing about it, I’m now being shown the path directly by someone who has walked it. Via https://react.dev/learn
React has always sounded cool, but now I understand why it matters:
- It’s component-based, so I can reuse code easily.
- It allows me to build fast and responsive interfaces.
- It pairs perfectly with what I already use — Django for the backend.
Why React?
As someone who's been building with Django and Python, I realized the frontend is just as powerful as the backend. And React gives me:
- Speed: Changes happen without reloading the page.
- Flexibility: I can create UI components that are reusable and manageable.
- Demand: Most modern web apps use React — from startups to big tech.
- Power: When combined with Django APIs, I can build full-stack applications that are both beautiful and functional.
My Mission with React
With my mentor guiding me, my goal is to:
- Learn React fundamentals (JSX, Components, Props, State)
- Practice with small projects (To-do app, dashboards)
- Connect React with Django REST APIs
- Document the whole journey to help others starting out
What's Next?
I'll be sharing what I build, what I break, and what I learn. This is just the beginning — and having a mentor in the trenches with me makes this journey even more valuable.
If you’re reading this and just starting React too, you’re not alone.
Let’s grow. Let’s build. Let’s React.
– Vincent Chiriba
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Vin Lawz
Vin Lawz | Sciencx (2025-07-25T23:29:24+00:00) “Here comes React “. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/07/25/here-comes-react/
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