From fundamentals to advanced patterns used by Toronto's top companies
This comprehensive React tutorial series is designed specifically for Canadian developers looking to master modern React development. You'll learn the skills that companies like Shopify, Wealthsimple, and other Toronto tech leaders expect from their developers.
12-15 hours of content
Self-paced learning
Beginner to Advanced
JavaScript knowledge required
Community certificate
Portfolio projects included
Toronto Weather App - Build a weather dashboard using Toronto's Open Data API
import React, { useState } from 'react';
function TorontoGreeting() {
const [name, setName] = useState('');
return (
<div className="greeting-card">
<h2>Welcome to Toronto Tech! 🍁</h2>
<input
type="text"
placeholder="Enter your name"
value={name}
onChange={(e) => setName(e.target.value)}
/>
{name && <p>Hello {name}, ready to build amazing apps?</p>}
</div>
);
}
export default TorontoGreeting;
Toronto Transit Tracker - Real-time TTC data with custom hooks
import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
function useTorontoOpenData(endpoint) {
const [data, setData] = useState(null);
const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
const [error, setError] = useState(null);
useEffect(() => {
const fetchData = async () => {
try {
setLoading(true);
const response = await fetch(`https://ckan0.cf.opendata.inter.prod-toronto.ca/api/3/action/${endpoint}`);
const result = await response.json();
setData(result.result);
} catch (err) {
setError(err.message);
} finally {
setLoading(false);
}
};
fetchData();
}, [endpoint]);
return { data, loading, error };
}
Toronto Tech Jobs Board - Job filtering with global state management
Toronto Developer Portfolio - Multi-page application with routing
Testing Suite - Comprehensive tests for previous projects
Toronto Community Hub - Full-featured React application
All projects in this tutorial use real Toronto data and scenarios relevant to the local tech scene:
Real-time weather data using Environment Canada API, featuring Toronto neighborhoods and current conditions.
Skills: API integration, useState, useEffectTrack Toronto subway delays and service updates using TTC's real-time feed.
Skills: Custom hooks, real-time data, error handlingBrowse and filter tech job listings from Toronto companies with advanced search functionality.
Skills: State management, filtering, routingComprehensive directory of Toronto tech companies with detailed profiles and contact information.
Skills: Complex components, data management, performance optimizationGet help from fellow Toronto developers and share your progress with the community.
Join local study groups meeting weekly at various Toronto co-working spaces and libraries.
Connect with experienced React developers working at Toronto tech companies.
Join hundreds of Toronto developers who have mastered React through our comprehensive tutorial series.