Browsers cannot read JSX directly. Instead, a transpiler like Babel converts the code into regular JavaScript. Introducing JSX - React
: Many HTML attributes are renamed to follow JavaScript’s camelCase convention. For example, class becomes className and onclick becomes onClick . Browsers cannot read JSX directly
JSX (JavaScript XML) is a syntax extension for JavaScript that allows you to write HTML-like code directly within your JavaScript files. Primarily used with , it serves as a bridge between the visual structure of a user interface and the logic that powers it. Core Concepts and Syntax For example, class becomes className and onclick becomes
JSX looks like HTML but possesses the full power of JavaScript. Unlike standard HTML, JSX requires strict adherence to certain rules: Core Concepts and Syntax JSX looks like HTML
: All JSX elements must be wrapped in a single parent container, such as a or a Fragment ( <>... ).
: Elements without children, like or , must be explicitly closed with a forward slash. How JSX Works Under the Hood