Create a Todo List in React Typescript From Scratch

In this article, we will learn how to create a simple todo list application using React and Typescript. We will start from scratch and build a frontend application that allows users to add, edit, and delete their tasks.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. You will also need a code editor such as VS Code to write and edit your code.

Setting Up the Project

First, let’s create a new React project using Create React App. Open your terminal and run the following command:

npx create-react-app todo-list --template typescript

This will create a new directory called todo-list with a basic React project setup using Typescript.

Building the Todo List

Once the project is set up, navigate to the todo-list directory and open it in your code editor. We will start by creating a new component for our todo list. Create a new file called TodoList.tsx and add the following code:

        
const TodoList: React.FC = () => {
  return (
    

      
Todo List
      {/* Add your todo list items here */}
    
  );
}

export default TodoList;
        
    

Next, we will create a new component for the todo list items. Create a new file called TodoItem.tsx and add the following code:

        
interface TodoItemProps {
  text: string;
  onEdit: () => void;
  onDelete: () => void;
}

const TodoItem: React.FC = ({ text, onEdit, onDelete }) => {
  return (
    

      {text}
      Edit
      Delete
    
  );
}

export default TodoItem;
        
    

Now, we can use these components to build our todo list. In the TodoList component, we will maintain a list of todo items using the useState hook, and render each todo item using the TodoItem component.

Conclusion

That’s it! We have successfully created a todo list application using React and Typescript. This is just a basic example, but you can extend it further by adding features such as filtering, sorting, and more. Happy coding!