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Create Application Structure of Character Counter

In this step, we will create the basic structure to the application such as container, text input areas and display area. This will make it easy to view the elements we need for the application.

  • For the character counter, we need one text area to get the dynamic input from the user and one display area to display the results.
  • As the first stage, create a components folder in the src directory and create a file with the name CharacterCounter.jsx

  • Now, copy and paste the code to create the basic structure of the application.
// character counter.jsx 



// Functional Component to Create the character counter 



function CharacterCounter() {

    return (

   // The main container 

    <div>

// The input container 

      <div>

        // The text area

        <textarea

          id="input"

          placeholder="Enter a text"

          value={text}

         />

      </div>

      // The result container

      <div>

       // The Character count section

        <div>

          <span id="characterCount">0</span>

          <span>Characters</span>

        </div>

        // The word count section

        <div>

          <span id="wordCount">0</span>

          <span>Words</span>

        </div>

      </div>

    </div>

  );

}



export default CharacterCounter;
  • After the character counter component export, you need to import the component in the main component App.jsx since it is the entry point for your application.
  • Modify the code in App.jsx file similar to the below code.
// App.jsx 



// Import the character counter component 

import CharacterCounter from "./components/CharacterCounter";



function App() {

  return (

    // The main container

    <div>

      // The header container

      <div>

  // The application title

        <h1>Character Counter App</h1>

      </div>

// The Character counter component

      <CharacterCounter />

    </div>

  );

}



export default App;
  • After updating the App component, you will see the following result.

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Build a Character Counter in React JS

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Build a Character Counter in React JS

MODULE 1 : Introduction
lessonIntroduction
lessonWhat is React JS?
lessonWhat is a character counter?
lessonAim of the Project
MODULE 2 : Pre-requisites
lessonBasic Requirements
lessonTech Stack
lessonInput and Output
MODULE 3 : Necessary Concepts
lessonComponents
lessonFunctions
lessonMethods for Character and Word Calculations
MODULE 4 : Step-by-Step Implementation
lessonSetting up the Environment
lessonCreate Application Structure
lessonApply Styles to the Application
lessonAdd Calculation to the Application
MODULE 5 : Deployment
lessonUpload Files in GitHub Repository
lessonDeploy in Vercel
MODULE 6 : Conclusion
lessonLearning Outcome
lessonMCQs
lessonCourse

Build a Character Counter in React JS

    MODULE 1 : Introduction
    lessonIntroduction
    lessonWhat is React JS?
    lessonWhat is a character counter?
    lessonAim of the Project
    MODULE 2 : Pre-requisites
    lessonBasic Requirements
    lessonTech Stack
    lessonInput and Output
    MODULE 3 : Necessary Concepts
    lessonComponents
    lessonFunctions
    lessonMethods for Character and Word Calculations
    MODULE 4 : Step-by-Step Implementation
    lessonSetting up the Environment
    lessonCreate Application Structure
    lessonApply Styles to the Application
    lessonAdd Calculation to the Application
    MODULE 5 : Deployment
    lessonUpload Files in GitHub Repository
    lessonDeploy in Vercel
    MODULE 6 : Conclusion
    lessonLearning Outcome
    lessonMCQs
    lessonCourse
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