What is create-react-app?

create-react-app is a command-line tool that helps developers to set up and configure a new React application. It is a quick and easy way to get started with a new React project, and it provides a number of useful features out of the box, such as a development server, a build system, and support for testing.

To use create-react-app, you will need to have Node.js and npm (the package manager for Node.js) installed on your machine. Then, you can create a new React application by running the following command:-

npx create-react-app my-app

This will create a new directory called my-app with a basic React application structure and configuration. You can then navigate into the directory and start the development server by running the following commands:-

cd my-app
npm start

create-react-app is maintained by the React team, and it is a recommended way to set up a new React application. It is designed to be easy to use and to provide a good developer experience, with a focus on performance and productivity.