0.introduction

Learning React and app development is not useless — even with AI tools like Vercel's V0.

Here’s why:

  1. AI speeds up, not replaces

V0 and similar AI tools generate code, but they rely on a human developer to:

Define the app logic

Refine UI/UX

Integrate APIs

Handle edge cases

Deploy and maintain the app

  1. Understanding is power

Without React knowledge, you're stuck if:

AI-generated code breaks

You need to customize behavior

You want to optimize performance

  1. AI = Tool, not Creator

V0 helps with boilerplate, UI generation, and scaffolding. But:

Business logic

Design sense

User experience flow

Data modeling

Testing All still require developer intuition.

  1. AI changes how we code, not why we code

Think of AI like a calculator: useful, but only if you understand math.

Summary:

Learn React. Then use AI tools to build faster, smarter, and better. Skipping learning is like flying without knowing how to land the plane.

If you're learning React now, you're in a great position — you’ll soon be able to command AI tools with precision instead of relying on them blindly.

To learn how to build web and mobile apps using the Vite + React framework, here's a structured roadmap with learning resources:

  1. Understand the Basics of React and JavaScript

If you're not already comfortable with JavaScript and React:

JavaScript:

JavaScript.info — deep and modern guide.

MDN Web Docs – JS

React Basics:

Official React Docs — the best starting point.

  1. Learn Vite + React Setup

Vite is a fast build tool, and it’s easy to integrate with React.

Official Vite Guide: https://vitejs.dev/guide/

Getting Started with Vite + React:

npm create vite@latest my-app --template react cd my-app npm install npm run dev

YouTube Tutorial: Search: “Vite + React crash course” (recommended channels: Fireship, The Net Ninja, Traversy Media)

  1. Learn Styling and Components

Since you're using shadcn/ui and want a Notion-like interface:

Tailwind CSS (used in shadcn/ui): https://tailwindcss.com/docs

shadcn/ui Docs: https://ui.shadcn.com/

Build UI blocks: Clone elements from https://vercel.com/templates

  1. Build Web App

Use:

React Router for page navigation

TanStack Query for API/data state

Zod or Formik/Yup for form validation

LocalStorage, Redux or Zustand for state

Supabase or Firebase for backend

  1. Make It a Mobile App

React Native is the mobile framework, but if you want to reuse web code:

Option 1: Expo + React Native (separate codebase but same logic)

https://reactnative.dev/docs/environment-setup

https://expo.dev/

Option 2: CapacitorJS + React (wrap web app into mobile app)

https://capacitorjs.com/

Works well with Vite.

  1. Practice Projects (Ideas)

Notion-like notes app (rich text, markdown editor)

Book Library (your library use case)

Symptom Tracker (Wellmap health project)

GPT-powered chatbot (integrate with OpenAI)

  1. Hosting & Deployment

Web: Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages

Mobile: Play Store via Capacitor or Expo EAS

Would you like a ready-made Vite + React template (with shadcn/ui, routing, and Markdown editor)? I can generate one tailored for your use case.