Run sample React application in Debian

If you're learning React or creating a new single-page app, use Create React App.

First install NodeJS:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs npm
node -v

Change the directory and generate the project:

cd Desktop/
npx create-react-app frontend
cd frontend/

Run tests:

npm run test

Run a production build:

npm run build

Start the app in the browser - it will open it automatically:

npm run start

To start the production build: install serve and serve the build directory:

sudo npm install -g serve
serve -s build