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A solid React foundation includes JSX syntax, components (functional and class-based), state and props management, hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext), event handling, and conditional rendering. As you advance, you'll explore routing with React Router, state management libraries like Redux, and testing with Jest. Your tutor can align learning with your specific goals—whether you're building projects for a portfolio, preparing for a coding bootcamp, or learning for a job transition.

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