How to Update the Create React App to Its Latest Version?

To update create-react-app to the latest stable version without specifying the exact version, we can use the @latest tag. Here’s the command to do so:
sudo npm install -g create-react-app@latest

• -g: This flag installs the package globally, making it accessible system-wide.
• @latest: Ensures that the most recent stable version of create-react-app is installed.

Updating an Existing Project:

If we are updating an existing project (not the global CLI), we need to update the react-scripts dependency instead. Run the following command in the project’s root directory:
npm install react-scripts@latest

Important Notes:

1. After updating, it is essential to thoroughly test the application, as major version updates can include breaking changes.
2. For detailed information on changes or migration steps, refer to the official React release notes.