ReactJS Projects: Random Joke Generator

Beginner Level Project

Description

The Random Joke Generator is a fun project that fetches jokes from an API and displays them to the user. Users can click a button to get a new joke, allowing learners to explore concepts such as API requests and state management in a React application.

Requirements

The Random Joke Generator should include the following features:

Fetch and display a random joke from an external API.
Include a button that allows users to fetch a new joke.
Handle loading states and errors gracefully.
Implement a responsive design for different screen sizes.

Key Concepts

Fetching data from an external API using Fetch API or Axios.
Managing component state and lifecycle in React.
Handling asynchronous requests and error management.
Creating a clean and responsive UI with Tailwind CSS.

Learning Objectives

After completing this project, students will be able to:

Create components that interact with external APIs.
Implement state management to control UI updates.
Handle asynchronous operations and manage side effects.
Design responsive and interactive interfaces with CSS frameworks.

Getting Started

Choose your preferred package manager to create a new project:


                      $ npm create vite@latest random-joke-generator --
                      --template react-ts


                      $ yarn create vite random-joke-generator --template
                      react-ts


                      $ bun create vite random-joke-generator --template
                      react-ts

Then follow the prompts!