The easiest way to get started with React is to use [this Hello World example code on CodePen](http://codepen.io/gaearon/pen/ZpvBNJ?editors=0010). You don't need to install anything; you can just open it in another tab and follow along as we go through examples. If you'd rather use a local development environment, check out the [Installation](/docs/installation.html) page.
The easiest way to get started with React is to use <ahref="/examples/hello-world"target="_blank">this Hello World example code on CodePen</a>. You don't need to install anything; you can just open it in another tab and follow along as we go through examples. If you'd rather use a local development environment, check out the [Installation](/docs/installation.html) page.
[Try it on CodePen.](http://codepen.io/gaearon/pen/PGEjdG?editors=0010)
<ahref="/examples/introducing-jsx"target="_blank">Try it on CodePen.</a>
We split JSX over multiple lines for readability. While it isn't required, when doing this, we also recommend wrapping it in parentheses to avoid the pitfalls of [automatic semicolon insertion](http://stackoverflow.com/q/2846283).
We split JSX over multiple lines for readability. While it isn't required, when doing this, we also recommend wrapping it in parentheses to avoid the pitfalls of [automatic semicolon insertion](http://stackoverflow.com/q/2846283).