Hey everyone! I'm a software engineer with about 6 years under my belt, mostly working with enterprise .NET and Ruby on Rails. I'm currently looking for a new job and keep seeing React (often with TypeScript) as a requirement. I'm pondering what kind of project I could dive into that would really help me learn React inside and out. I'm envisioning a SaaS app that engages with both internal (maybe using Node.js) and external APIs, has background jobs, and integrates features like UI data tables, search functionality, and filters. I'd love to hear your suggestions on what to include in this project to cover all the bases for technical interviews focused on React!
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Consider building an online store using Next.js! This way, you'll get hands-on experience with server-side rendering, API integrations, and even background jobs, like sending daily emails summarizing sales. Plus, you can implement user authentication, which adds another level of complexity. It's a great way to cover features like search and filtering, too! If Next feels too overwhelming, Vite could be a simpler option to start with.
I’ll definitely give both a shot! By the way, I tried React a while back and noticed it’s evolved. Are people not using Redux as much anymore for state management? It seemed so prevalent back then!