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Asked: 2022-09-09 19:38:46 +0800 CST 2022-09-09 19:38:46 +0800 CST

How do I create a project with create-react-app with React version 17 and not 18?

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I was trying to create a new project to follow a course, but creating the project with npx create-react-app my_appcreated everything with React 18 version and its corresponding scripts for that version.

How can I choose the version of React I want to install?

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  1. Best Answer

    React version 18 is now stable and ready to be released into production for new projects. It has been tested for more than a year. It is not recommended to use an old version for new projects.

    However, it is possible to do it in the following way:

    1. Create the app as usual with npx create-react-app my_app.
    2. Open the package.jsonand change the version of react, react-dom, and react-scriptsto the previous version, or to the version you want to install:
    "react": "17.0.2",
"react-dom": "17.0.2",
"react-scripts": "4.0.3"
    1. Delete the package-lock.jsonandnode_modules
    2. Run in npm installin the project folder.

    On installation, you'll see a few Package Warnings deprecated, but it's totally normal since you're using an old version.

    Following these steps you should be able to get your app up and running with react 17 without problem. For reference check create-react-app (specific / older react version) .

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