Steps to Setup ReactJS Application and Installing Required Modules

Step 1: Create a reactJS application by using the below command

npx create-react-app my-app

Step 2: Navigate to the Project folder

cd my-app

Step 3: Install the necessary packages/libraries in your project using the following commands

npm install react-suggest

Project structure:

The updated dependencies in package.json file will look like:

"dependencies": {
"@testing-library/jest-dom": "^5.17.0",
"@testing-library/react": "^13.4.0",
"@testing-library/user-event": "^13.5.0",
"react": "^18.3.1",
"react-autosuggest": "^10.1.0",
"react-dom": "^18.3.1",
"react-scripts": "5.0.1",
"web-vitals": "^2.1.4"
},

How to Add Auto-Complete Search Box in ReactJS?

An autocomplete search box is a user interface feature that offers suggestions as users type their queries. It enhances the user experience by providing real-time suggestions and help users find what they’re looking for more quickly. In this article, we will explore how to implement an autocomplete search box in ReactJS.

We will discuss two approaches to add auto-complete search box in reactjs

Table of Content

  • Using Basic Filtering
  • Using react-autosuggest library

Prerequisites:

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