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Access the repository

All course resources are available in the course repository. You can access them in two ways:

Clone the repository

Get all resources at once with Git

Download individually

Download specific files or sections as needed

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Clone the entire repository

Cloning gives you immediate access to all 34 sections of course materials: 
git clone <repository-url>
cd react-complete-guide-resources

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Download specific sections

If you prefer to download only what you need, navigate to the specific section folder and download the files or folders you want to work with.

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Running code snapshots

Code snapshots are designed to help you compare your code with the instructor’s code from the videos. Here’s how to run them:
1

Navigate to the snapshot folder

Open your terminal and navigate to the specific code snapshot you want to run:
cd code/"03 React Essentials"/01-starting-project
2

Install dependencies

Install the required npm packages:
npm install
This step is required for each snapshot you want to run. Dependencies are not shared between snapshots.
3

Start the development server

Run the development server using Vite:
npm run dev
The application will typically be available at http://localhost:5173
4

Open in your browser

Visit the local URL shown in your terminal to see the application running.

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Understanding the project structure

Most React projects in this course use Vite as the build tool. Here’s what you’ll find in a typical snapshot: 
├── package.json          # Project dependencies and scripts
├── vite.config.js        # Vite configuration
├── index.html            # Entry HTML file
├── public/               # Static assets
└── src/
    ├── main.jsx          # Application entry point
    ├── App.jsx           # Main App component
    ├── components/       # React components
    └── assets/           # Images, styles, etc.

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Key files explained

Defines project dependencies and npm scripts. The course projects typically use:
{
  "scripts": {
    "dev": "vite",
    "build": "vite build",
    "preview": "vite preview"
  },
  "dependencies": {
    "react": "^19.0.0",
    "react-dom": "^19.0.0"
  }
}
The entry point that renders your React application:
import React from 'react'
import ReactDOM from 'react-dom/client'
import App from './App.jsx'

ReactDOM.createRoot(document.getElementById('root')).render(
  <React.StrictMode>
    <App />
  </React.StrictMode>,
)
Your main application component where most of the React code lives. Starting projects often begin with a simple structure:
function App() {
  return (
    <>
      <h1 className="my-8 text-center text-5xl font-bold">Hello World</h1>
    </>
  );
}

export default App;

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Working with lecture attachments

Lecture attachments contain standalone files mentioned in specific course lectures:
  • JavaScript files - Helper functions, data files, configuration files
  • PDF documents - Reference materials and summaries
  • ZIP files - Complete starting projects for sections
Simply download the attachment for the lecture you’re watching and use it as instructed in the video.

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Common commands reference

Here are the most frequently used commands when working with course projects: 
npm install

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Troubleshooting

Solution: Ensure you have Node.js version 14 or higher installed. Check your version:
node --version
If needed, update Node.js from nodejs.org
Solution: If port 5173 is already in use, Vite will automatically use the next available port. Check your terminal output for the correct URL.
Solution: Make sure you’ve run npm install in the correct directory. Each snapshot has its own dependencies.
Solution: Code snapshots are taken directly from course recordings. Make sure you’re using the snapshot that corresponds to the specific lecture you’re watching.
If you encounter issues not covered here, please post in the course Q&A section with details about your problem, including error messages and your Node.js version.

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Next steps

Now that you know how to run the code, explore the repository structure to understand how all 34 sections are organized and find the resources you need.

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