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• As React is a JavaScript framework, knowledge of JavaScript fundamentals is essential. Familiarity with TypeScript is also useful.
• Familiarity with other popular frontend frameworks, such as Vue.js , since they share many overlapping principles.
• React is primarily used to build interactive user interfaces and web applications. As such, a thorough knowledge of semantic HTML and CSS is important, besides experience in JavaScript.
• Proficiency in related technologies such as HTML and CSS, that is often used to build web applications.
• Familiarity with popular JavaScript libraries such as Redux (used for state management) and MobX.
• Web development experience, including RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, and browser compatibility.

When hiring React developers, you can widen the net by looking for developers familiar with other front-end JavaScript frameworks, who should easily be able to pick up React. This includes Express.js, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js and less commonly Nuxt.js.

Here are some of the most common questions you can expect React developers to be able to answer:

• What do you like about React, and why do you prefer working with it?
• Can you explain the Virtual DOM and how it's used in React?
• How do you handle state management in React, and what are some popular state management libraries?
• What is JSX, and how does it differ from regular HTML?
• What are the differences between functional and class components in React?
• How do you handle forms in React, and what are some popular form libraries?
• How do you optimise performance in React applications?
• Have you worked with React Native before? If so, can you explain how it differs from React for web development?
• Can you explain the concept of "prop drilling" and how to avoid it?
• Can you walk me through the process of setting up a React project from scratch?
• Have you used any testing frameworks in conjunction with React, and if so, which ones?
• Can you explain the concept of "controlled vs. uncontrolled components" in React?
• Have you worked with Redux before, and if so, can you walk me through how it works and when to use it?
• How do you handle CSS in React applications?
• What are some popular CSS-in-JS libraries?
• Have you worked with server-side rendering in React before, and if so, can you explain how it works?

React developer salaries can vary widely depending on company size, industry, individual experience and skills, as well as type of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire.

That said, have a look at more detailed salary breakdowns for React developers in the following regions:

• React Developer Salary Trends in South Africa
• React Developer Salary Trends in the Netherlands
• React Developer Salary Trends in Germany

To put together a job description for a React developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for React developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

React was created by Meta to meet its need for a flexible, fast and scalable JavaScript framework in the browser. Its simple mental model of one-way data binding, functional approach and component-driven architecture resonates with many companies looking for an edge. It’s particularly well-suited for building for speed at scale, allowing developers to create reusable UI components, leading to more efficient rendering and better performance.

It’s a popular choice among developers looking for a powerful front-end tool — React stormed into the lead of the framework wars and shouldn’t relinquish that anytime soon.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring React developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

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• Get more details on the benefits of hiring South African developers.
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• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo