When working with React.js, there are several file extensions like .js, .jsx, .ts, and .tsx. It can be overwhelming to look at them for the first time. Each file extension has its own strengths and weaknesses, and which one to use highly depends on your needs. In this article, we will cover the difference between these file extensions.
Here is a summary of each file extension:
1) .js: This is the standard file extension for JavaScript files. If you are working with a simple React project or pure JavaScript, you can use this file extension. As the size of the codebase grows, incorporating .js files into larger projects can become cumbersome and hard to manage.
2) .jsx: This file extension is used for files that contain both JavaScript and JSX code. JSX is a syntax extension for JavaScript that makes it easy to write and manage UI components. If you are using React, probably, you will extensively work with .jsx files. To use the .jsx extension file in your project you will need JavaScript transcompilers like Babel for compiling JSX into React.
3) .tsx: This file extension is used for TypeScript files. TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static typing, classes, and other features to the language. If you use TypeScript in your React project, you will likely use .tsx files for your UI components.
Ultimately, the choice of file extension comes down to personal preference and the needs of your project. Regardless of the file extension used, the same React API can be used to build similar UI components.
