How to configure CI/CD for React with GitHub Actions

Configuring CI/CD for React with GitHub Actions automates testing, building, and deployment whenever code changes are pushed. As the creator of CoreUI with over 12 years of React experience since 2014, I’ve configured GitHub Actions for numerous production React applications. GitHub Actions provides built-in CI/CD with YAML workflows that run tests, create optimized builds, and deploy to various hosting platforms. This approach ensures code quality, catches bugs early, and enables automated deployments with every commit.

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How to configure CI/CD for React with GitLab CI

Configuring CI/CD for React with GitLab CI automates testing, building, and deployment integrated with GitLab repositories. With over 12 years of React development experience since 2014 and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve configured GitLab CI for numerous projects. GitLab CI provides powerful pipeline configuration with YAML files that run stages for test, build, and deploy automatically. This approach integrates CI/CD directly into GitLab with no external services required.

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How to mock API requests in React tests

Mocking API requests in React tests ensures components render correctly with different data scenarios without making real network calls. With over 12 years of React development experience since 2014 and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve written comprehensive test suites with extensive API mocking. Jest and Mock Service Worker (MSW) provide powerful tools to intercept and mock HTTP requests at different levels. This approach creates fast, reliable tests that don’t depend on external APIs or network availability.

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How to snapshot test components in React

Snapshot testing in React captures component output and compares it against stored snapshots to catch unexpected UI changes. As the creator of CoreUI with over 12 years of React experience since 2014, I’ve used snapshot tests extensively to prevent UI regressions. Jest provides built-in snapshot testing that creates readable snapshots of React component trees and markup. This approach catches unintended changes in component structure, props, and rendered output without manual assertions.

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How to test hooks in React

Testing custom React hooks ensures your reusable hook logic works correctly and handles edge cases properly. With over 12 years of React development experience since 2014 and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve written and tested hundreds of custom hooks. React Testing Library provides renderHook utility specifically designed for testing hooks in isolation without needing a component. This approach allows you to test hook logic, state updates, and side effects independently.

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How to test async code in React

Testing asynchronous code in React components ensures data fetching, API calls, and delayed updates work correctly. As the creator of CoreUI with over 12 years of React experience since 2014, I’ve tested countless async operations in production applications. React Testing Library provides async utilities like waitFor, findBy queries, and proper handling of promises and timers. This approach creates reliable tests for components that fetch data, handle loading states, and manage async operations.

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How to test components in React with Jest

Testing React components ensures your UI behaves correctly and prevents regressions when refactoring or adding new features. As the creator of CoreUI with over 12 years of React experience since 2014, I’ve built comprehensive test suites for production applications. Jest is a JavaScript testing framework that provides fast test execution, snapshot testing, and built-in mocking capabilities. This approach creates maintainable test suites that verify component behavior and output.

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How to test components in React with RTL

Testing components from a user’s perspective ensures your application is accessible and behaves as users expect. With over 12 years of React development experience since 2014 and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve adopted React Testing Library as the standard for component testing. React Testing Library (RTL) encourages testing components the way users interact with them, focusing on accessibility and user behavior. This approach creates tests that are more maintainable and closely aligned with real-world usage.

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How to deploy a React app to AWS Amplify

AWS Amplify provides full-stack deployment for React applications with automatic builds, global CDN, and seamless backend service integration. As the creator of CoreUI with over 12 years of React experience since 2014, I’ve deployed enterprise applications to AWS infrastructure. Amplify offers Git-based continuous deployment with preview environments, custom domains, and integration with AWS services like API Gateway and Lambda. The platform handles build, deployment, and hosting with minimal configuration.

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How to deploy a React app to Firebase

Firebase Hosting provides fast, secure hosting for React applications with global CDN distribution and automatic SSL certificates. With over 12 years of React development experience since 2014 and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve deployed numerous applications to Firebase Hosting. Firebase offers a generous free tier, one-command deployments, and seamless integration with other Firebase services like authentication and databases. The deployment process uses Firebase CLI to build and deploy your React app to their global edge network.

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