Developing a React Application using Liferay

The Liferay React Module is a module that allows developers to create React-based web applications within the Liferay platform. React is a popular JavaScript library used for building user interfaces. With the Liferay React Module, developers can leverage the power of React while taking advantage of Liferay’s features, such as user authentication, content management, and workflow management.

The Liferay React Module provides a set of tools and components that developers can use to build their applications. It includes a React component library, which provides prebuiltUIcomponentsthatcan beusedtocreate webpagesandinterfaces. Italsoincludes a development environment that allows developers to create, test, and debug their React applications within Liferay.

CreatingReactModuleUsingLiferaymodule

1. Right click on the Liferay workspace go to New -> module

2. Choose Liferay Modules and click on next

3.Give the module name and select npm-react-portlet

4.Click on next and give the package name

5.Click on create

6.Now, React module is successfully created using Liferay module.

CreatingReactModuleUsingLiferayJSGenerator

1.Using npm, install the Liferay JS Generator:

2.Generate a React based portlet bundle project for deploying your app to your Liferay DXP installation.

3.After that give the answer of some questions and react app is ready to deploy

We are able to deploy the react module using the npm run deploy

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Liferay React module can be a useful tool for developers building applications with Liferay who want to take advantage of React’s benefits. However, the usefulness of the module will depend on the specific needs and goals of the project, as well as the skills and preferences of the development team.

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