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React, also known as React.js or ReactJS, is an open-source JavaScript library for building user interfaces (UIs) in web applications. Developed and maintained by Facebook, React focuses on building reusable UI components that enable developers to create dynamic and interactive user interfaces efficiently.

Key features and concepts of React include:

1. Component-Based Architecture: React promotes a component-based architecture, where the UI is divided into reusable components. Each component encapsulates its own logic and rendering, making it easier to manage and maintain complex UIs.

2. Virtual DOM: React uses a virtual representation of the Document Object Model (DOM) called the Virtual DOM. When data changes, React calculates the minimal set of updates needed to reflect those changes in the actual DOM, which improves performance and efficiency.

3. Declarative Syntax: React uses a declarative syntax, meaning developers describe the desired UI state based on data changes. This allows developers to focus on what the UI should look like, rather than manually manipulating the DOM.

4. JSX (JavaScript XML): JSX is a syntax extension for JavaScript that allows developers to write HTML-like code within JavaScript. JSX is used to define the structure of React components and their UI rendering.

5. State and Props: React components have two primary types of data: state and props. State represents internal component data that can change over time, while props are external data passed to a component.

6. Component Lifecycle: React components have a lifecycle that includes various methods that are automatically called during different stages of a component's existence. This allows developers to control behavior like initialization, updates, and cleanup.

7. Unidirectional Data Flow: React follows a unidirectional data flow, where data flows in a single direction: from parent to child components. This simplifies data management and reduces potential sources of bugs.

8. Reusability: React's component-based approach encourages reusability, making it easier to maintain consistent UI elements across an application.

9. Hooks: React Hooks, introduced in React 16.8, provide a way to use state and other React features without writing class components. Hooks enable developers to encapsulate logic and state within functional components.

10. React Router: React Router is a library that provides routing capabilities for building single-page applications. It enables navigation between different views without requiring a full page reload.

11. Server-Side Rendering (SSR): React supports server-side rendering, allowing developers to render React components on the server and send fully-rendered HTML to the client. This improves performance and SEO.

12. React Native: React Native is a framework that extends React's principles to mobile app development, enabling developers to build native mobile apps for iOS and Android using React and JavaScript.

React is widely used for building modern web applications and user interfaces. Its efficient rendering, component reusability, and active developer community have made it a popular choice for creating dynamic and responsive UIs.