React & Next.js Learning Journey 🚀

This repository documents my complete learning and revision journey of React.js and Next.js through a structured, project-based learning approach.

The goal of this repository is to revise core concepts, practice modern workflows, and build real-world projects, including AI-powered applications.

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👤 About Me

Hi, I’m Kapil Sarkar 👋
A frontend developer focused on React, Redux Toolkit, and Next.js, currently strengthening my fundamentals and building production-ready projects.

🔗 GitHub Profile: https://github.com/kapilsarkar

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📌 Course Focus

• React fundamentals & advanced concepts
• Next.js (App Router, Routing, Data Fetching)
• Full-stack development patterns
• Authentication & database integration
• AI-powered features and projects
• Performance optimization & deployment

This repo serves as:

• 📚 Personal revision notes
• 🧪 Practice playground
• 🧱 Mini & full-scale projects
• 🧑‍💻 Future reference & portfolio proof

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🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Next.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Tailwind CSS / CSS Modules

State & Data

• React Hooks
• Context API / Zustand
• Server & Client Components

Backend & Tools

• API Routes
• Authentication
• Database integrations
• AI APIs (OpenAI / Gemini – as per course)

Other Tools

• Git & GitHub
• VS Code
• npm / pnpm

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📂 Folder Structure

Folder Name	Purpose
react-basics/	Core React concepts like JSX, components, props, state, and events
react-hooks/	Practice and examples for hooks (useState, useEffect, useRef, useMemo, custom hooks)
nextjs-fundamentals/	Next.js basics including routing, layouts, navigation, and SEO
data-fetching/	Server & client data fetching, loading states, caching, and revalidation
authentication/	Auth flows, protected routes, and backend integration
ai-projects/	AI-powered features and experiments using APIs
projects/	Mini projects and full-scale applications
notes/	Personal notes, revision summaries, and interview points

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🎯 Learning Goals

• ✅ Master React fundamentals and hooks
• ✅ Understand Next.js App Router deeply
• ✅ Build scalable, production-ready applications
• ✅ Integrate backend logic and databases
• ✅ Implement AI features in real projects
• ✅ Prepare for interviews and real-world work

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🧪 Projects Included

• 🔹 React Mini Projects (Hooks, Components, State)
• 🔹 Next.js Routing & Data Fetching Apps
• 🔹 Authentication-based Applications
• 🔹 Full-Stack Dashboard
• 🔹 AI-Powered Chat / Tools

Each project focuses on real-world use cases and best practices.

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📖 How I Use This Repository

• Rewatch → Code → Refactor → Document
• Practice concepts independently
• Add notes after every major topic
• Improve projects with better patterns
• Use as revision before interviews

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🚧 Status

🟡 In Progress
Each commit in this repository represents a specific concept, improvement, or learning milestone. .

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📬 Connect With Me

• GitHub: https://github.com/kapilsarkar
• Name: Kapil Sarkar

Happy Coding! 💻✨