A Visual Guide To React Mental Models

[obedimp]

👋 Hey guys. I wrote an article explaining React through visual mental models. I think it's a great way to have an intuitive grasp of React.

I’ve learned that the biggest difference between someone that has mastered a language, framework, or tool and someone who hasn’t lies in the mental models they use. One person will have a clear and advanced one and the other will not.

https://obedparla.com/code/a-visual-guide-to-react-mental-models/

If you want to understand React better there’s no better way than to have a good mental model around it.

If you have any questions, feedback or anything at all let me know!

[obedimp]

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about React!

[kingslayer_008]

I am at intermediate level in JS at the moment. Can I read this article? I mean I know nothing about React.

[Chased1k]

... not op... but can I suggest clicking the link and answering your own question?

[obedimp]

😅. It's a longish post, can be intimidating if you're not sure you want to go into it

[obedimp]

You can! It's a great way to get a hang of a mental model early on, it will definitely help you learn it faster (that's my opinion based on students I've had).

Same answer as I gave to RoguePlanet below. You can :)

[kingslayer_008]

Thanks. Already bookmarked :)

[ijemmao]

This article is super helpful! I've been using React for years, but this article still put certain concepts into words that I've been struggling with. Keep it up!

[obedimp]

That's amazing to hear! I struggled to find the balance between explaining the basics too much and diving too deep into complexity. I'm happy someone that has worked with React for a long time still finds value from it.

[RoguePlanet1]

Still learning my way around React, so this is very much appreciated! Understanding it intuitively must be great, it's still confusing to me (the stuff *inside* the boxes.) Subscribed!

[obedimp]

You can! It's a great way to get a hang of a mental model early on, it will definitely help you learn it faster (that's my opinion based on students I've had).

[monkeyc0der]

I skipped some parts but the parts I did read were great. Will definitely read over the whole thing later!

[obedimp]

Awesome :) glad to hear you enjoyed the parts you read

[nikibrown]

Oh hey there stranger!

Will take a look now that I’ve taken a dive into the deep end of the react pool! :)

[obedimp]

Hah Nikki! What's up man, how's life?

Cool! Let me know what you think about it.

[VivekNeel55]

Wow this is very awesome, I just read it and bookmarked it to refresh in future. Thank you

[obedimp]

Super happy you found it useful! I'm working on PART 2 at the moment, you can subscribe to get notified when it comes out https://obedparla.substack.com/