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What does "JSX" mean in programming?
JSX is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
JavaScript XML. A syntax extension for JavaScript that lets you write HTML-like code inside JavaScript. JSX is used in React to describe what the UI should look like and is compiled to plain JavaScript function calls.
Example
"JSX lets you write the button element directly in the component file instead of using createElement calls."
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