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React KolkataBuild. Learn. Connect.

A modern hub for React developers in Kolkata. Join our meetups, talks, and workshops to grow your skills and network with the community.

About React Kolkata

We are a community-driven group focused on knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and career growth for React developers across Kolkata and beyond. Our mission is to create an inclusive space where developers of all levels can learn, grow, and contribute.

Our Mission

Empower developers through events, workshops, and mentorship while fostering an inclusive, welcoming community for continuous learning and growth.

Our Values

Openness, inclusivity, continuous learning, and giving back by sharing knowledge, opportunities, and supporting each other's professional journey.

Community Impact

Monthly meetups, lightning talks, hands-on sessions, and collaborations with local tech organizations to strengthen Kolkata's developer ecosystem.

What We Do

Discover the various ways we support and grow our developer community

Technical Workshops

Hands-on coding sessions covering the latest React patterns, tools, and best practices.

Community Meetups

Regular gatherings to network, share experiences, and learn from fellow developers.

Lightning Talks

Quick, focused presentations on specific topics, tips, and emerging technologies.

Project Showcases

Platform for members to demo their projects and get feedback from the community.

Mentorship Program

Connect experienced developers with newcomers for guidance and career support.

Open Source Contributions

Collaborative projects and contributions to the broader React ecosystem.

Upcoming Events

Join our next meetup or workshop. Learn, network, and build.

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React Kolkata: Modern Patterns & Performance

React Kolkata: Modern Patterns & Performance

Sep 7, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST
Startup Hub, Park Street, Kolkata

Talks on React Server Components, performance profiling, and real-world case studies from local teams.

Hands-on Workshop: Type-safe React

Hands-on Workshop: Type-safe React

Oct 12, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST
Tech Park, Sector V, Salt Lake

Interactive session covering TypeScript, Zod validation, and DX best practices.

Lightning Talks: State Management in 2025

Lightning Talks: State Management in 2025

Nov 16, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Community Space, New Town

Short talks on signals, context vs. stores, and caching strategies, followed by networking.

Latest from the Blog

Guides, tips, and community highlights from React Kolkata.

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React Kolkata Recap: Patterns for Scalable Apps

Aug 2, 2025

Highlights from our last meetup covering modularization, performance budgets, and error boundaries. We explored real-world examples from local teams and discussed best practices for building maintainable React applications at scale.

RSC in Practice: What We Learned

Jul 18, 2025

Real-world experience integrating Server Components and progressive data fetching. Our community members share their journey of adopting React Server Components in production applications.

DX Tips: Tooling, Linting, and Formatting

Jul 1, 2025

Our preferred configurations for ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript to keep teams productive. A comprehensive guide to setting up development environments that scale with your team.

Community Spotlight: Open Source in Kolkata

Jun 20, 2025

How local contributors are building impactful tools and libraries for the ecosystem. Meet the developers from Kolkata who are making a difference in the global React community.

Rendering Strategies: CSR, SSR, and Streaming

May 30, 2025

A practical guide to choosing the right rendering mode for each page and component. Understanding the trade-offs and performance implications of different rendering strategies.

Community Resources

Hand-picked links and tools for React developers.

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React Docs: Modern Fundamentals

Updated often

The official React docs with up-to-date patterns and APIs. Your go-to resource for learning React concepts from the ground up.

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MDN Web Docs: Web APIs

Reference

Everything you need on the web platform and APIs. Comprehensive documentation for web standards and browser APIs.

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TypeScript Handbook

Reference

A comprehensive guide for writing type-safe JavaScript. Learn how to leverage TypeScript's powerful type system in your React applications.

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Next.js App Router Guide

Guide

Patterns for data fetching, routing, and rendering in the App Router. Master the latest Next.js features and build performant applications.

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Recharts + shadcn/ui Charts

Example

Build charts with composition and custom tooltips. Learn how to create beautiful, interactive data visualizations in React.

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Questions, suggestions, or collaboration ideas? We'd love to hear from you.

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