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Advanced React Patterns

React is easy to start but hard to master. This advanced course takes you beyond basics to build production-grade, scalable React applications. Master custom hooks to encapsulate complex logic and state. Understand context API deeplyβ€”when to use it, when not to, and how to optimize re-renders. Learn performance optimization: React.memo, useMemo, useCallback, code splitting, lazy loading, and virtualization for large lists. Study advanced patterns: compound components, render props, higher-order components (HOCs), controlled vs uncontrolled components. Build complex state machines with useReducer and XState. Master forms with React Hook Form and validation with Zod. Implement authentication flows, protected routes, and role-based access. Learn React with TypeScript for type safety. Study testing: unit tests with Vitest, integration tests, and end-to-end tests with Playwright. Understand React internals: reconciliation, fiber architecture, and how React works under the hood. Study React 19+ features: Server Components, Server Actions, Suspense, and concurrent rendering. Build component libraries with Storybook and design systems. By graduation, you will architect React applications that scale to millions of users.

10 weeks
Duration
Live
Format
Weekly
Tasks
Apr 1
Starts
Desmond Oben

Led by

Desmond Oben

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Limited spots available for the next intake.

Next Cohort Starts

Wed, April 1, 2026

Women's Day Offer

Pay the application fee by March 31, 2026 to allow us to review your application and lock in this 20% tuition discount.

Tuition:XAF 280,000
Application Fee?XAF 10,000
XAF 350,000
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Weekly Live Sessions

Interactive zoom classes with Desmond Oben

Real-time Task Reviews

Get feedback on your weekly assignments

Community Access

Join the private discord for 24/7 support

What You'll Learn

Build custom hooks for complex state management
Optimize React performance with advanced techniques
Implement advanced architectural patterns
Master React with TypeScript for type safety
Test React applications comprehensively
Understand React internals and rendering behavior

Real-World Projects You'll Build

1

Advanced Dashboard

Build high-performance dashboard with complex state and data visualization

Technologies:

ReactTypeScriptCustom hooksReact QueryChart libraries

Outcomes:

  • β†’Optimized performance
  • β†’Real-time updates
  • β†’Complex state
  • β†’Data visualization
2

Form Builder

Create dynamic form builder with validation and conditional logic

Technologies:

React Hook FormZodState machinesTypeScript

Outcomes:

  • β†’Dynamic forms
  • β†’Validation
  • β†’Conditional fields
  • β†’Form persistence
3

Component Library

Build production-ready component library with Storybook

Technologies:

ReactTypeScriptStorybookVitenpm

Outcomes:

  • β†’Reusable components
  • β†’Documentation
  • β†’Theme system
  • β†’Published package
4

Real-Time Collaboration App

Build app with real-time features and optimistic updates

Technologies:

ReactWebSocketOptimistic UIConflict resolution

Outcomes:

  • β†’Real-time sync
  • β†’Optimistic updates
  • β†’Conflict handling
  • β†’Performance

Your Weekly Journey

10 weeks β€’ Live Format

Week 1Advanced Hooks

Master custom hooks and patterns

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Custom hooks best practices
  • β€’useReducer for complex state
  • β€’useRef and useImperativeHandle
  • β€’useLayoutEffect vs useEffect
  • β€’Hook composition patterns
Custom hook library
Complex state management
Hook documentation
Testing custom hooks

Week 2Context API Deep Dive

Optimize context usage

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Context optimization techniques
  • β€’Preventing unnecessary re-renders
  • β€’Context composition
  • β€’When to use vs when to avoid
  • β€’State management alternatives
Optimized context
Performance benchmarks
Context patterns
Re-render analysis

Week 3Performance Optimization

Build blazing fast React apps

Topics Covered:

  • β€’React.memo and memoization
  • β€’useMemo and useCallback
  • β€’Code splitting and lazy loading
  • β€’React DevTools Profiler
  • β€’Bundle size optimization
Performance audit
Optimization implementation
Bundle analysis
Load time improvements

Week 4Advanced Patterns

Architectural patterns for scale

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Compound components
  • β€’Render props
  • β€’Higher-order components
  • β€’Controlled vs uncontrolled
  • β€’Inversion of control
Pattern implementations
Component library
Documentation
Use case examples

Week 5State Machines

Manage complex state flows

Topics Covered:

  • β€’State machine concepts
  • β€’useReducer patterns
  • β€’XState integration
  • β€’Finite state machines
  • β€’State visualization
State machine implementation
Complex flows
State diagrams
XState integration

Week 6Forms & Validation

Build robust form systems

Topics Covered:

  • β€’React Hook Form
  • β€’Schema validation with Zod
  • β€’Complex forms
  • β€’Multi-step forms
  • β€’Form state management
Form system
Validation schemas
Multi-step implementation
Error handling

Week 7React with TypeScript

Type-safe React development

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Typing components and props
  • β€’Generic components
  • β€’Discriminated unions
  • β€’Type inference
  • β€’Type guards and assertions
Type-safe components
Generic utilities
Type documentation
Migration guide

Week 8Testing React

Comprehensive testing strategies

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Unit testing with Vitest
  • β€’React Testing Library
  • β€’Integration testing
  • β€’E2E testing with Playwright
  • β€’Test-driven development
Test suite
Integration tests
E2E tests
Testing documentation

Week 9React Internals

Understand how React works

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Reconciliation algorithm
  • β€’Fiber architecture
  • β€’Rendering phases
  • β€’Concurrent features
  • β€’Suspense and transitions
Internals documentation
Performance analysis
Rendering optimization
Concurrent UI patterns

Week 10Component Libraries

Build reusable component systems

Topics Covered:

  • β€’Storybook setup
  • β€’Component documentation
  • β€’Design tokens
  • β€’Theming systems
  • β€’Publishing to npm
Component library
Storybook stories
Design system
npm package

Capstone Projects

Apply everything you've learned in real-world projects

Advanced Dashboard
Form Builder
Component Library
Real-Time Collaboration App

Skills You'll Master

React 18TypeScriptRedux ToolkitReact QueryTesting

Job-Ready Guarantee

Our curriculum is designed to get you hired. 92% of our graduates land a job within 6 months.

Your Mentor

Desmond Oben

Desmond Oben

Full-Stack Developer

React core contributor, built component libraries used by 10k+ developers, architected React apps at scale

Career Opportunities

  • Senior Frontend Engineer
  • React Architect
  • Frontend Tech Lead
  • UI Engineer
  • Component Library Developer
  • Frontend Consultant