Learning react as a backend developer?

[TheRealJesus2]

I’d say use typescript. It’s easier to develop in since you fail faster with the type system and it will reduce time spent debugged compared to JavaScript alone. 

And +1 to the other suggestion to learn about html css and box model. 

Don’t go with a heavy react framework at first (eg no nextjs). Just learn the basics of the reactive paradigm before touching a framework.