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0 pointsenraged_camel10y ago0 comments

Tyler, I echo the parent's comments. I took your React course on Egghead back in August and it was great.

Question: I've been meaning to come back to it and re-watch the videos, but I'm concerned that the React ecosystem changes quickly and they may have become outdated. Can you comment? Do you have plans to update/re-record the videos as new versions of React/Redux/Flux etc. come out?

Thanks again for all the great work you're doing.

P.S. It would also be great if you could put timestamps on videos and courses, as it's difficult to see when they were added.

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tm3310y ago

The react ecosystem does move really quickly. I think what's important to realize is that even though it moves quickly, if you learn the correct principles you'll just be stuck with minor API changes rather than architectural changes - which is a huge difference. I tried to approach the course from this point of view as well. Even if the API changes a little bit, the overarching methodology of building your UI will be the same. Someone who did the amazingly was Dan Abramov in is egghead series. Learn concepts, not libraries.

pluma10y ago

The videos have recently been updated to reflect changes in newer versions of React.

Segments have been replaced or spliced into the existing videos. It's noticeable (especially in some places) but it's certainly better than having outdated information.

Dan Abramov did a free egghead series on Redux, which also provides a subtle intro into React: https://egghead.io/series/getting-started-with-redux

I think the genius thing about Dan's series is that he tricks you into learning how to use Redux by "re-inventing" it.

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