How to create a React app directly in the current folder

How to Create a React App Directly in the Current Folder

React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. When starting a new React project, it is common to use the create-react-app command to set up the project structure. By default, this command creates a new folder for your React app. However, there may be scenarios where you want to create a React app directly in the current folder without creating a new one. In this blog post, we will explore two solutions to achieve this.

Solution 1: Using npx

The npx command comes bundled with npm 5.2+ and allows you to run packages without installing them globally. With npx, you can create a React app directly in the current folder by executing the following command in your terminal:

npx create-react-app .

The dot (.) at the end of the command specifies the current directory as the target location for the React app. This will initialize a new React app in the current folder, without creating a new one.

Solution 2: Using yarn

If you prefer using yarn as your package manager, you can also create a React app directly in the current folder using the following command:

yarn create react-app .

Similar to the previous solution, the dot (.) at the end of the command specifies the current directory as the target location for the React app. This will initialize a new React app in the current folder.

Both solutions achieve the same result of creating a React app directly in the current folder. Choose the one that aligns with your preferred package manager.

After executing the appropriate command, the React app will be set up in the current folder. You can then navigate into the app directory and start working on your React project.

That’s it! You now know how to create a React app directly in the current folder using either npx or yarn. Happy coding!