If you're starting your React journey, understanding Components, Hooks (useState), and the Virtual DOM will make learning every advanced topic much easier.

In this blog, we'll explore these fundamental concepts with examples.

1. What is a Component?

A component is the fundamental building block of a React application. It is an independent, reusable piece of UI that contains its own structure, logic, and behavior.

Instead of writing the same HTML repeatedly, React allows developers to create components once and reuse them wherever needed.