---
title: "How do you create a functional component in React?"  
description: "How do you create a functional component in React?"  
author: "Steilla Mitchel"  
published: 2023-09-29  
updated: 2023-10-03  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160031/how-do-you-create-a-functional-component-in-react  
category: "React js"  
tags: ["javascript", "components", "react js"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How do you create a functional component in React?

How do you create a [functional component](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159288/what-are-the-main-differences-between-a-class-component-and-a-functional-component-in-react) in [React](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/327892/react-why-it-just-makes-sense-for-web-development)?

## Replies

### Reply by Aryan Kumar

Creating a [functional](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13005/the-functional-aspects-of-laser-technology) [component](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12262/learn-how-to-make-a-component-in-magento-2) in React is quite straightforward. Functional components are functions that return JSX, and they are the modern way of building React components. Here's how you create a functional component:

- **Import React**: First, you need to import React at the top of your file if you haven't already. You also need to import any other React modules you'll be using.
- **Write the Function**: Create a JavaScript function that represents your component. This function should return JSX, which describes how your component should render.
- **Export the Component**: Export your functional component so that it can be used in other parts of your application.

```plaintext
import React from 'react';

function MyFunctionalComponent() {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Hello, Functional Component!</h1>
      <p>This is a simple functional component in React.</p>
    </div>
  );
}

export default MyFunctionalComponent;
```

Functional components are the preferred way to create components in React, especially for simple UI elements. They are easier to read, write, and maintain compared to class components. If your functional component needs to manage state or use lifecycle methods, you can use React hooks like **useState** and **useEffect** to achieve that.

### Reply by Gulshan Negi

Well, here is a simple example of creating a function in React.

```plaintext
// Import React
import React from 'react';
// Define a functional component
function MyFunctionalComponent(props) {
 return (
   <div>
     <h1>Hello, {props.name}!</h1>
     <p>This is a functional component.</p>
   </div>
 );
}
// Export the component
export default MyFunctionalComponent;
```

Thanks


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