21 React Example Projects (Open-Source, Beginner-Intermediate Level)

Learning React.js can be done in many ways. One of the most effective ways to learn React is by learning from case studies, or example projects.

With an example project, you will figure out the principles and best practices of React.js faster. It will develop your problem solving and analytical skill that needed in the real-world project.

In this post, I’ll share with you the list of React example projects to learn from, from beginner to intermediate level.

But before you jump to learn from an example project, you should know the basic React.js. At least, you should know the React syntax (JSX), states, props, components, etc.

How To Learn React With Example Projects / Case Studies?

Just because you clone an example project from Github, you won’t really learn much from it.

Before you choose an example project, Here are some tips when learning from it.

1. Choose Only One Project at A Time

With so many open-source projects available on Github, we often feel overwhelmed with them. That’s okay.

But, when you really want to learn from those projects, never do that by learning them at once. Human brains aren’t designed to multi-task.

You should filter them, and choose only one project that you really want to learn. After you finished it, then you can choose the next project.

2. Replicates, But Don’t Copy-Paste the Codes

With an example project, you might think that you will learn it only by reading the codes. No, you don’t.

You should rewrite it on your own, and don’t just copy-pasting it. It may sound trivial, but trust me you will find out more as you rewrite the codes.

3. Be Curious, Find out Why the Codes Work

In the rewriting process, you will find some codes that aren’t familiar with you.

When this happened, be curious to find why those codes work. Because it will likely to increase your knowledge.

4. Experiment, and Add Your Own Flavour

After you find some unfamiliar codes, do some experiment with them. Modify them, see if it still works or not, and again, find out why.

You should also add your own codes as you learn more. Combine it with the base codes. It can be styling or adding more features.

With enough modification, you can make it as your portfolio, of course by mentioning the example project you use.

5. Have Patience and Stay Focused

Last but not least, have patience while you learn. Don’t rush, and stay focused. It will takes time, but it worth it.

Good luck!

What are Example Projects You Can Use to Learn React?

Now, you can choose one of the following projects to learn. I sort them from the easiest to moderate level.

Remember, only pick one project to learn at a time!

1. Simple React To-do App

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react-todo-app (this link opens in a new window) by kabirbaidhya (this link opens in a new window)

React Todo App

A simple react app todo. you will learn the fundamental of React.js with this.

2. Calculator

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calculator (this link opens in a new window) by ahfarmer (this link opens in a new window)

Simple calculator built with React

Simple calculator that let you learn some logics in Javascript and React.

3. BMI Calculator

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bmi-calculator (this link opens in a new window) by GermaVinsmoke (this link opens in a new window)

React Hooks app for calculating BMI

You will learn React hooks with this BMI-calculator.

4. Snapshot

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SnapShot (this link opens in a new window) by Yog9 (this link opens in a new window)

SnapShot is Gallery created using React Hooks, Context API and React Router. The Routes were setup for four default pages and a search page. Also the images were displayed using the Flickr API and Axios to fetch data.

5. HackerNews Clone

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hackernews-react-graphql (this link opens in a new window) by clintonwoo (this link opens in a new window)

Hacker News clone rewritten with universal JavaScript, using React and GraphQL.

6. TMDb Movie Search

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reactjs-tmdb-app (this link opens in a new window) by SKempin (this link opens in a new window)

Responsive React ‘The Movie Database’ (TMDb) App

A React movie search app with The Movie Database API.

7. React Trello Board

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react-trello-board (this link opens in a new window) by web-pal (this link opens in a new window)

Trello like board based on React, Redux, React-dnd

8. React Photo Feed

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react-photo-feed (this link opens in a new window) by lkazberova (this link opens in a new window)

Simple photo gallery and example app with responsive image grid, columns customizing, one-column view with description, fullscreen preview with one click. Pure CSS for that.

9. React Redux To-do App (Full-stack)

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todo-react-redux (this link opens in a new window) by r-park (this link opens in a new window)

Todo app with Create-React-App • React-Redux • Firebase • OAuth

Another react todo app, but added with authentication feature, database with firebase, etc.

10. React Lab – UI Component Experiments

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react-lab (this link opens in a new window) by syakirurahman (this link opens in a new window)

React Lab – React UI Component Experiments

This is my own project. It contains some UI experiments and demo examples for tutorials that i wrote in this blog.

11. Netflix Clone

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Netflix-Clone (this link opens in a new window) by AndresXI (this link opens in a new window)

This project is a simplified front end clone of Netflix. It was created with React and CSS (Grid and Flexbox). It uses The MovieDB Api.

The movies are from the Movie Database. It clones only the skin of Netflix web app, not the functions.

12. React Redux Real World Example

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react-redux-realworld-example-app (this link opens in a new window) by gothinkster (this link opens in a new window)

Exemplary real world application built with React + Redux

13. Apple Music Clone

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apple-music-js (this link opens in a new window) by tvillarete (this link opens in a new window)

A music streaming service built from the ground up using React & Redux

14. SoundCloud Redux

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soundcloud-redux (this link opens in a new window) by r-park (this link opens in a new window)

SoundCloud API client with React • Redux • Redux-Saga

15. Linkedin Clone

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linkedin-clone-react-frontend (this link opens in a new window) by ghoshnirmalya (this link opens in a new window)

:rocket: Frontend for a software similar to LinkedIn

16. Crate – Ecommerce Starter (Full-Stack project)

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crate (this link opens in a new window) by atulmy (this link opens in a new window)

👕 👖 📦 A sample web and mobile application built with Node, Express, React, React Native, Redux and GraphQL. Very basic replica of stitchfix.com / krate.in (allows users to get monthly subscription of trendy clothes and accessories).