---
title: "The most popular React links of 2016"
publication: "React Status"
issue: 17
published_at: "2016-12-22"
canonical_url: "https://react.statuscode.com/issues/17"
---

react status 17   

This year's top React articles and projects -[Read this on the Web](http://react.statuscode.com/issues/17) 

[react status](http://react.statuscode.com) Issue 17      

**In this final issue of 2016, we're taking a look back at the biggest React tutorials, articles, and projects of the year.** We'll see you back in the first week of 2017 - thanks for your support! :-) 

[A Glimpse Into The Future With React Native For Web](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/08/a-glimpse-into-the-future-with-react-native-for-web/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — React went from the Web to native with React Native, but now we have _React Native for Web_ which brings React Native’s predictable components to the Web. Clayton Anderson [React.js Best Practices for 2016](https://blog.risingstack.com/react-js-best-practices-for-2016/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — One developer’s extensive set of insights and ideas around best practices when developing React apps. Péter Márton [React's New Core Algorithm, React Fiber](https://github.com/acdlite/react-fiber-architecture?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — A plain language, jargon-free description of React Fiber, an ongoing reimplementation of React’s core algorithm and the culmination of over 2 years of research by the React team. Andrew Clark [React+D3v4 pre-order](https://gumroad.com/l/mTWg) — React with d3v4 is the best way to turn data into knowledge. Learn how to build declarative dataviz components, add animations, user interaction, and high performance canvas stuff. Book out Dec 25th, special pre-order price now. Swizec Tellersponsored [![\](https://copm.s3.amazonaws.com/150d8c6d.png)](https://gumroad.com/l/mTWg) [A Mega React Tutorial: Cloning Yelp](https://www.fullstackreact.com/articles/react-tutorial-cloning-yelp/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — You’ll need several hours for this epic, thorough walkthrough of building a complete React app. No experience required. Ari Lerner [A Guide to Setting Up a JavaScript Dev Stack From Scratch](https://github.com/verekia/js-stack-from-scratch?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — A to-the-point guide to setting up ES6, Babel, Gulp, ESLint, React, Redux, Webpack, Immutable, Mocha, Chai, Sinon, and Flow. Jonathan Verrecchia [An Introduction To Redux](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/06/an-introduction-to-redux/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — Redux is an app state container, commonly (but not always) used alongside React. Alex Bachuk explains what it offers and how to use it in your projects. Alex Bachuk [React Storybook: Build Your Components Outside Your App](https://voice.kadira.io/introducing-react-storybook-ec27f28de1e2?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — An introduction to a tool for developing UI components outside of your app in an isolated, more collaborative environment. Arunoda Susiripala [React Enlightenment: A New, Free-to-Read Book](https://www.reactenlightenment.com/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — A complete cookbook-style introduction to React, written by Cody Lindley. Cody Lindley [Create React App: Create React Apps with No Build Configuration](https://github.com/facebookincubator/create-react-app?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — An official toolkit that brings together several tools to rapidly create React apps with no up-front build config. [Official announcement and guide here.](https://facebook.github.io/react/blog/2016/07/22/create-apps-with-no-configuration.html) Facebook [Draft.js: A Rich Text Editor Framework for React](http://facebook.github.io/draft-js/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — Highly customizable and built by Facebook, Draft makes it easy to build rich text inputs. Uses an immutable model and abstracts cross-browser differences. Facebook [Rebass: 55 React UI Components](http://jxnblk.com/rebass/?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — A variety of stateless, functional components to use, including cards, labels, buttons, toolbars, dropdowns, and many more. Brent Jackson [React Infinite Calendar: An Infinite Scrolling Date Picker](https://github.com/clauderic/react-infinite-calendar?utm_source=reactnl&utm_medium=email) — Includes localization, theming, and keyboard support, and looks good on both desktop and mobile. Claudéric Demers      [Read this issue on the Web](http://react.statuscode.com/issues/17) [See our archives](http://react.statuscode.com/issues) [Stop getting this newsletter](*|UNSUB|*)  

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