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Why is axios not installing or showing in my package.json

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It sounds like you might be having a problem with a failed npm install of axios. Axios is a promise-based HTTP client for the browser and NodeJS which can be installed using the following command:

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npm install axios

If the install command fails, it may be due to an outdated npm version or inadequate permissions. Please take a look at this Axios Documentation page for troubleshooting instructions: 12-things-you-should-know-about-axios.html

Hope this helps!

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Claudia

is root.render() the same as function() in react?

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No, root.render() is a method provided by ReactDOM that can be used to render React components to the DOM. The more generic function() refers to a JavaScript function, and is generally used in defining components.

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// Defining a React component function MyComponent(props) { return ( <h1>Hello, {props.name}</h1> ); } // Rendering component to the DOM ReactDOM.render(<MyComponent name="Athena" />, root);

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Claudia

what does strictmode mean in the react template

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Strict Mode is an opt-in feature in React that helps developers to identify and fix potential issues in their code. It provides warnings about legacy code patterns, identify potential mistakes and also performs additional checks and warnings. React only activates Strict Mode in development, in order to help developers identify issues for their own projects. For example, Strict Mode detects accidentalFragment props passing and usage of legacy string refs API. Code snippet might look like below:

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ReactDOM.render( <React.StrictMode> <App /> </React.StrictMode>, document.getElementById('root') );

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how <strong> work?

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It depends on what you are referring to. Please provide more information and specify the language or technology to get a clear answer.

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Cecilie

how does hooks work?

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Hooks are a way to use state and other React features without writing a class. They let you use React features, such as useState and useEffect, in functional components. When you call a Hook like useState inside a component, React saves the value that it returns in the componentโ€™s state.

For example, the following component uses the useState Hook to store a count:

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import React, { useState } from 'react'; function Example() { // Declare a new state variable, which we'll call "count" const [count, setCount] = useState(0); return ( <div> <p>You clicked {count} times</p> <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}> Click me </button> </div> ); }

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Charlotte

what is react

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React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It uses a declarative syntax which makes it easier to create interactive UIs. It is maintained by Facebook and a community of individual developers and companies. Learn more: https://reactjs.org/

Example of a React code bloc:

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function MyComponent() { return <div>Hello World</div> }

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Is it possible to make a functional website with links using bootstrap over react?

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Yes, you can create a funtional website with links using Bootstrap and React. Using Bootstrap, you can design the structure of your website, such as adding components like headers, footers and navigation bars. React allows you to adds components that are programmatically created and updated, such as interactive page elements.

Example: Using Bootstrap and React, you can create a website with a navigation bar including links to various other pages.

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explain react hooks with examples

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React Hooks are functions that allow React functional components to have access to state and lifecycle features. They are available starting with React version 16.8.

Example:

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import React, { useState } from 'react'; const ExampleComponent = () => { const [count, setCount] = useState(0); return ( <div> <p>You clicked {count} times</p> <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}> Click me </button> </div> ); }

In the above example, the useState() hook is used to provide access to state within the functional component, and let the React app keep track of the count, which is increased each time the button is clicked.

For more information about React Hooks, please see the official documentation: https://reactjs.org/docs/hooks-intro.html

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create a dropdown filter in react js functional component

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import React, { useState } from 'react'; const DropdownFilter = () => { const [selectedValue, setSelectedValue] = useState(''); const handleChange = ({ target: { value } }) => { setSelectedValue(value); }; return ( <select value={selectedValue} onChange={handleChange}> <option value="example1">Example1</option> <option value="example2">Example2</option> <option value="example3">Example3</option> </select> ); }; export default DropdownFilter;

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create a dropdown filter in react js functional component

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import React, { useState } from 'react'; const DropdownFilter = () => { const [filter, setFilter] = useState(''); const handleChangeFilter = event => { setFilter(event.target.value); } return ( <div> <label htmlFor="filter">Filter: </label> <select name="filter" value={filter} onChange={handleChangeFilter} > <option value="">-- Please Select --</option> <option value="name">Name</option> <option value="date">Date</option> <option value="category">Category</option> </select> </div> ) }; export default DropdownFilter;

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create a search filter in functional component

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import React, { useState } from 'react'; const Search = () => { const [term, setTerm] = useState(''); const handleChange = e => setTerm(e.target.value); return ( <div> <input type="text" value={term} onChange={handleChange} /> </div> ); } export default Search;

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create a select filter

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class Filter extends React.Component { state = { selectedValue: '' }; handleChange = (event) => { const { selectedValue }= event.target; this.setState({selectedValue }); } render() { const {selectedValue} = this.state; return ( <div> <label htmlFor="filter"> Filter: </label> <select name="filter" id='filter' value={selectedValue} onChange={this.handleChange} > <option value="all">All</option> <option value="option1">Option 1</option> <option value="option2">Option 2</option> </select> </div> ) } }

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how can i import my css files in react?

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In React, you can import your CSS files by using the import keyword, like so:

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import './styles.css'

You can also use a CSS preprocessor such as Less or Sass by installing the appropriate package and adding the following line to the top of your React files:

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import './styles.sass'

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What causes the following error in React : Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')

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This error generally occurs when you are attempting to access an object's property that does not exist. This can produce the Cannot read properties of undefined (reading โ€˜mapโ€™) error specifically when attempting a .map() operation on an array which does not exist.

For example, this would cause an Cannot read properties of undefined (reading โ€˜mapโ€™) error:

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const numbers = undefined; numbers.map(n => n * 2);

Please see here for more information on this error: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42991411/cannot-read-property-map-of-undefined-in-react

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what is hooks?

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Hooks are a feature introduced in React 16.8 that allows developers to add state to functional components. Hooks allow developers to use logical components, run data fetching and execute side effects. Learn more in the official React documentation: https://reactjs.org/docs/hooks-intro.jsx

Example:

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import React, {useState} from 'react'; function App() { const [state, setState] = useState('Hello'); return ( <div> <p>{state}</p> </div> ); } export default App;

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How to capitalize the first letter in a phrase in React?

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In React, you can capitalize the first letter of a phrase using the lodash library's _capitalize function. Here is an example:

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import React from 'react'; import _ from 'lodash'; function App() { const phrase = 'hello world'; const capitalizedPhrase = _.capitalize(phrase); return ( <> {capitalizedPhrase} </> ); } export default App;

You can learn more about lodash's _capitalize function here.

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Prativa

change html to react.js

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To change HTML to React.js, you have to write code to include the React library, render your JSX elements, and define the React components that make up your application. For example, the HTML code:

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<div class="App"> <h1>My App</h1> <p>Hello world!</p> </div>

can be changed to React.js by writing code as follows:

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import React from 'react' const App = () => { return ( <div className="App"> <h1>My App</h1> <p>Hello world!</p> </div> ) } export default App

More information on getting started with React can be found here: https://reactjs.org/docs/getting-started.html.

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can i use bootstrap in react?

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Yes, you can use Bootstrap in React. It can be done by installing the React Bootstrap package and importing React components from the package. Here is a guide that explains more about using Bootstrap with React: https://create-react-app.dev/docs/adding-bootstrap/.

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import React from 'react'; import {Button} from 'react-bootstrap'; function MyButton() { return ( <Button variant="primary">My Button</Button> ); } export default MyButton;

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write a dropdown

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import React from "react"; class Dropdown extends React.Component { constructor(props) { super(props); this.state = { isOpen: false, selectedOption: '' } this.renderOptions = this.renderOptions.bind(this); this.handleChange = this.handleChange.bind(this); this.toggleOpen = this.toggleOpen.bind(this); } toggleOpen() { this.setState({ isOpen: !this.state.isOpen }); } handleChange(e) { this.setState({ selectedOption: e.target.value }); } renderOptions() { const options = this.props.options.map( (option) => { return ( <option key={option.value} value={option.value}> {option.title} </option> ); }); return options; } render() { const display = this.state.isOpen? 'block' : 'none'; return ( <div className="dropdown"> <div className="trigger" onClick={this.toggleOpen}> {this.state.selectedOption || this.props.title} </div> <div className="options-list" style={{display: display}}> <select value={this.state.selectedOption} onChange={this.handleChange}> {this.renderOptions()} </select> </div> </div> ); } }; export default Dropdown;

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How to get current location from browser in React JS?

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In React.JS you can use the navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition() method to get the user's current location. You can see the example code for this below:

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navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(success[, error[, [options]]])

Note: This API is available to web pages on secure contexts only i.e. HTTPS or localhost.

You can see more information on MDN Documentation.

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Build a login page

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import React, { useState } from 'react'; import { Link } from 'react-router-dom'; const Login = () => { const [email, setEmail] = useState(''); const [password, setPassword] = useState(''); return ( <div className="login-page"> <form> <h1>Login</h1> <label htmlFor="email">Email</label> <input type="text" name="email" value={email} onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)} ></input> <label htmlFor="password">Password</label> <input type="password" name="password" value={password} onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)} ></input> <button type="submit">Login</button> </form> <p> Don't have an account? <Link to="/register">Sign up</Link> </p> </div> ); }; export default Login;

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How to do an error message in React JS in case that searched item is not found in API?

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You can implement an error message in React JS in case the searched item is not found in an API with the following steps:

  1. Create a function to check for an error response in the API. This function should take in the response object as a parameter and return true if it contains an error, or false if there is no error.

  2. In the component that calls the API, add a conditional statement that checks the response object for an error.

  3. If an error is present, render an error message to let the user know the searched item was not found.

Below is an example implemented in JavaScript:

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function checkError(response) { if (response.error) { return true; } return false; } function SearchedComponent { const apiResponse = useApi({ endpoint: 'api/search' data: { query: 'exampleSearch' } }); let componentContent; if (checkError(apiResponse)) { componentContent = <p>Error: searched item was not found.</p> } else { componentContent = <p>Searched item found.</p> } return ( <div> {componentContent} </div> ) }

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Yelyzaveta

write a code for search bar using react functional component

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const SearchBar = () => { const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = React.useState(''); const handleChange = e => { setSearchTerm(e.target.value); }; return ( <div> <input onChange={handleChange} type="search" placeholder="Search..." value={searchTerm} /> </div> ); };

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Manisha

rendering in react means

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In a React application, rendering refers to the process of converting React components into HTML elements that the browser can understand and display to the user. This usually involves creating an element tree in memory and then transforming it into an HTML string for output to the browser.

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Asked 2 years ago in React by Kristina

what is better react or next js

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This is quite subjective, as each technology has its own pros and cons. React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, while Next.js is a framework based on React. Take a look at this article for a more detailed comparison: https://blog.logrocket.com/react-vs-next-js-which-is-better/

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