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Struggling with CSS in React? Discover the common mistakes that prevent your styles from applying correctly and learn how to fix them effectively!
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Why is my CSS not applying styling to React component? Here’s the solution!

As a beginner in React, it’s easy to encounter challenges when trying to style your components effectively. If you’ve recently started working with CSS in your React application and find that your styles aren’t applying, you’re not alone! Let’s dive into the problem and explore an effective solution.

Understanding the Problem

Imagine you’re building a sleek application that displays a list of movies. You’ve created a CSS file and imported it into your component, but for some reason, the styles just won’t load. Instead of applying the intended design, your components look plain, and you’re left frustrated.

The React component in question looks something like this:

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And your CSS file (Movies.css) that you expect to control the styling is as follows:

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Despite this setup, the styles do not apply, and you’re only able to see inline styles. What's happening here?

The Underlying Issue

The key issue here lies in the syntax used in the CSS properties. When defining CSS styles, property values should not be enclosed in quotes. This mistake could lead to styles being ignored altogether, causing the unwanted styling behavior.

Here’s the mistake:

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Correcting the Syntax

To resolve the issue, simply remove the quotes around the property values. Your corrected CSS should look like this:

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Summary

Here’s a quick recap of how to ensure that your CSS styling applies correctly in a React component:

Avoid Quotation Marks: Always double-check that you are not using quotes around CSS property values.

Proper Imports: Ensure that your CSS file is correctly imported into your React component.

Inspect Elements: Use browser developer tools to inspect elements and verify if the styles are being applied as expected.

By making this simple adjustment, you should find that your styling works perfectly, allowing you to present your movie list beautifully.

Conclusion

CSS in React can be tricky, especially for newcomers. However, by understanding common pitfalls like syntax errors, you can create visually stunning components without frustration. Remember to keep your styles organized and free of errors to enjoy a seamless development experience.

Now, go ahead and give your React components the styling they deserve!