In this tutorial, we will learn how to perform a loop inside a React component using JSX. Let’s say we have an items
array and we want to iterate over it to display all the items.
To accomplish this, follow these steps:
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Start by creating a
<ul>
element inside the returned JSX. This will serve as the container for the list of items.return ( <ul> </ul> )
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Within the
<ul>
element, add a JavaScript snippet using curly brackets{}
to include dynamic code. Inside this snippet, we will use themap()
method to iterate over theitems
array.return ( <ul> {items.map((value, index) => { return <li key={index}>{value}</li> })} </ul> )
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In the
map()
method, pass a callback function that will be called for each item in theitems
array. Inside this function, return a<li>
element with the current item’s value, and set thekey
prop to the index of the item. Thiskey
prop is necessary for React to efficiently manage and update the list.return ( <ul> {items.map((value, index) => { return <li key={index}>{value}</li> })} </ul> )
Alternatively, you can use the shorthand form with implicit return:
return ( <ul> {items.map((value, index) => <li key={index}>{value}</li>)} </ul> )
By following these steps, you can easily loop through an array in a React component using JSX. This technique is useful for dynamically rendering lists of items or any other repetitive elements.
Tags: React, JSX, loop, array, map