This document provides an overview of React, including initial reactions to it, fundamental concepts like components and one-way data flow, and how the virtual DOM works. Some key points covered include: - Initial reactions to React were mixed, with some finding it "ugly" but others seeing benefits like separation of concerns with components. - Everything in React is a component, with data flowing
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