Hey everyone! I just wrapped up my studies on React and I'm ready to dive into React Router. With the recent launch of React Router v7, I'm trying to decide whether to go with v6 since there are plenty of resources available, or should I jump right into v7 despite the limited tutorials currently out there? I'm particularly concerned about the lack of solid courses for v7 compared to v6, like that 10-hour course I found. What do you all think? Is it worth it to stick with the well-resourced v6, or is the transition to v7 going to be straightforward enough? I appreciate any insights you have!
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Honestly, it doesn't make a huge difference which version you pick up. If you're learning React, just get familiar with React Router in general. The differences between v6 and v7 shouldn't be too drastic. Your linked video is probably still useful, even if it's longer than it needs to be! Just focus on grasping the basics like routing, paths, and the essential hooks. You can look up specifics as you go—most of us have done that with various tools over the years!
You might want to go with v6 initially since it has more available resources. Once you're comfortable, you can always transition to v7 later. Plus, many concepts will overlap, so it shouldn't be too hard to switch later.
That makes sense, thanks! I think I’ll start with v6 and then see how v7 goes.
Thanks for the advice! I agree that a lot of tutorials can go overboard. I'll try to focus on the basics first!