ReactJS Projects: Simple Calculator

Beginner Level Project

Description

The Simple Calculator is an introductory project for learning basic React concepts. It enables users to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, providing a practical way to apply knowledge of state management and component interactions.

Requirements

The Simple Calculator application should provide the following functionality:

Allow users to input two numbers into separate fields.
Enable basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Display the result of the performed calculation.
Clear inputs and results for new calculations.

Key Concepts

React components and state management.
Handling user inputs and events.
Utilizing React hooks, particularly useState.
Creating a simple and responsive UI with Tailwind CSS.

Learning Objectives

After completing this project, students will be able to:

Understand the basics of React component creation and management.
Utilize hooks for state management in a React application.
Handle user input efficiently and perform calculations accordingly.
Create a functional and user-friendly interface with CSS frameworks.

Getting Started

Choose your preferred package manager to create a new project:


                      $ npm create vite@latest simple-calculator -- --template
                      react-ts


                      $ yarn create vite simple-calculator --template react-ts


                      $ bun create vite simple-calculator --template react-ts

Then follow the prompts!