✅ Method 1: Using Create React App (CRA)
This is the most beginner-friendly way.

1. Install Node.js
   Make sure Node.js is installed. Run:

bash
t
node -v
npm -v
If not installed, download from: https://nodejs.org

2. Create a React app
   bash

npx create-react-app my-app
Replace my-app with your project name.

3. Navigate to project folder
   bash

cd my-app
4. Start the development server
bash

npm start
Your React app will open at http://localhost:3000/.

✅ Method 2: Using Vite (Faster & More Modern)
For more advanced or lightweight setups.

1. Install via npm

npm create vite@latest my-vite-app
Follow the prompts:

Choose framework: React

Choose variant: JavaScript or TypeScript

2. Navigate and install dependencies
   bash

cd my-vite-app
npm install
3. Start the dev server
bash

npm run dev
📁 Project Folder Structure (for CRA)
pgsql

my-app/
├── node_modules/
├── public/
├── src/
│ ├── App.js
│ ├── index.js
├── package.json