To run the downloaded React project, follow these steps:
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Install Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your system. You can download and install them from the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/download
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Navigate to the Project Directory: Open your command line (e.g., Command Prompt on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and navigate to the directory where you've downloaded the React project. You can use the
cd
command to change directories.Example:
cd path/to/your/react-project
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Install Dependencies: In most cases, you'll need to install the project's dependencies using npm. Run the following command to install the required packages:
npm install
This command reads the
package.json
file in your project directory and installs all the dependencies listed there. -
Install Axios
npm install axios
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Start the Development Server: React projects often come with development servers that allow you to preview your application locally. You can start the development server with the following command:
npm start
This command will start the development server and open your React app in a web browser. By default, it usually runs at
http://localhost:3000
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Stopping the Development Server: To stop the development server, go back to your command line and press
Ctrl + C
(orCmd + C
on macOS). This will stop the server, and you can close the terminal window.