React JS Roadmap 2026
6 phases · 12 weeks · build one project in every phase.
Step-by-step plan
- Modern JavaScript ES6+
- DOM and events
- Promises and async/await
- Fetch API and JSON
- Git and GitHub
Project: Build a weather app in plain JavaScript that fetches data from a public API.
- Vite project setup
- JSX and components
- Props and state
- Lists and keys
- Conditional rendering
- Event handling
Project: Create a todo app with add, edit, delete, filter and local storage support.
- useEffect and cleanup
- useRef, useMemo, useCallback
- useReducer
- Custom hooks
- TypeScript with React
Project: Build a movie search app with debounced search, custom useFetch hook and TypeScript.
- React Router
- React Hook Form and Zod
- Context API
- Redux Toolkit
- TanStack Query
Project: Develop an e-commerce frontend with product listing, cart, login and protected checkout routes.
- React DevTools Profiler
- Code splitting and lazy loading
- List virtualisation
- React Testing Library and Vitest
- Mocking APIs with MSW
Project: Optimise and test an admin dashboard with a virtualised table and charts.
- Next.js App Router
- Server Components and Server Functions
- SSR, SSG and ISR
- SEO metadata
- Deploying to cloud
Project: Build and deploy a full-stack blog with Next.js, a database, auth and SEO tags.
Practise each topic
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn React JS?
Following this roadmap takes about 12 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.
What should I learn first in React JS?
Start with phase 1: Modern JavaScript ES6+, DOM and events, Promises and async/await. Build the phase project before moving on.
How do I know I am job-ready in React JS?
When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.