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Port jQuery code to React

Modernize legacy jQuery into React components — declarative state instead of DOM manipulation, with the tricky parts flagged for review.

jQuery and React think about the DOM in opposite ways: jQuery reaches in and mutates elements imperatively, while React describes the target UI and reconciles the difference. A direct port fails precisely because the mental models clash.

This tool translates the intent of your jQuery — event handlers, DOM updates, AJAX calls — into idiomatic React with state and effects. It flags where imperative patterns need rethinking as declarative ones, so the result is real React rather than jQuery wearing a React costume.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it convert DOM manipulation to state? +

Yes — it replaces imperative DOM updates with React state and effects, which is the core of a real jQuery-to-React migration.

What about AJAX calls? +

It maps them to fetch/async patterns inside effects or handlers, idiomatic for React.

Is the result production-ready? +

It is a strong draft. Review the component structure and add tests before shipping.

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