My Journey Learning React in 2025

When I started coding, I thought HTML and CSS were enough. But as I tried to build more complex apps like my 'Auralyze' project, I realized I needed something more powerful.

The Switch to Components

The hardest part was understanding 'State'. In PHP, you just reload the page. In React, the page stays still, but the data changes. It felt like magic.

Now that I've built this portfolio, I can see why Next.js is the industry standard. It handles all the boring setup for you.