A complete, step-by-step React and Next.js tutorial series. From your first component to building full-stack production apps with Next.js 15, Prisma, and authentication. Every article has working code you can copy and run.
No complicated theory. Just simple explanations and real code.
Part 1: React Foundations (Tutorials #1–#5)
Learn the core concepts of React.
| # | Tutorial | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is React? Why React in 2026? | React concepts, virtual DOM, when to use React |
| 2 | React Setup — Create Your First App | Vite setup, project structure, first component |
| 3 | JSX — Writing HTML in JavaScript | JSX syntax, expressions, rendering logic |
| 4 | Props and State | Component communication, props, useState |
| 5 | Event Handling | onClick, onChange, forms, synthetic events |
Part 2: Hooks and Patterns (Tutorials #6–#11)
Build powerful components with React hooks.
| # | Tutorial | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Conditional Rendering and Lists | if/else in JSX, .map(), keys, fragments |
| 7 | useState and useEffect | Side effects, data fetching, cleanup |
| 8 | Custom Hooks | Extract logic, reusable hooks, patterns |
| 9 | useRef, useMemo, useCallback | Refs, memoization, avoiding re-renders |
| 10 | Context API and State Management | Global state, useContext, avoiding prop drilling |
| 11 | React Router v7 | File-based routing, nested routes, navigation |
Part 3: Real-World Patterns (Tutorials #12–#18)
Apply React to real applications.
| # | Tutorial | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Forms with React Hook Form + Zod | Validation, controlled inputs, error messages |
| 13 | Data Fetching with TanStack Query | Caching, loading states, mutations, SSR |
| 14 | Styling with Tailwind CSS v4 and shadcn/ui | Utility CSS, component library, theming |
| 15 | TypeScript with React | Typing props, hooks, events, generics |
| 16 | Testing with Vitest and Testing Library | Unit tests, component tests, mocking |
| 17 | Error Boundaries and Suspense | Error handling, loading states, fallbacks |
| 18 | React Performance Optimization | Profiler, lazy loading, code splitting |
Part 4: Next.js 15 and Full-Stack (Tutorials #19–#25)
Build production full-stack apps with Next.js.
| # | Tutorial | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Next.js 15 — Setup and File-Based Routing | App Router, layouts, pages, metadata |
| 20 | Next.js Server Components and SSR | RSC, streaming, data fetching patterns |
| 21 | Next.js API Routes and Server Actions | Route Handlers, Server Actions, mutations |
| 22 | Next.js Authentication with NextAuth v5 | Auth.js, OAuth providers, protected routes |
| 23 | Next.js Database with Prisma | Prisma ORM, PostgreSQL, migrations, queries |
| 24 | Next.js Deployment on Vercel | Deploy, environment variables, domains |
| 25 | Full-Stack Project — Task Manager App | End-to-end app: auth, database, UI |
Who is This For?
- JavaScript developers who want to learn the most popular frontend framework
- Developers from other languages (Python, Go, Kotlin) starting web development
- Beginners who want to build modern web apps with real tools
- Anyone who wants to learn Next.js 15 with the App Router
How to Use This Series
Start from Tutorial #1 and go in order. Each tutorial builds on the previous one. If you already know basic React, jump to Part 3 (Tutorial #12) for real-world patterns or Part 4 (Tutorial #19) for Next.js.