Update React to 19.1.1 and Node.js compatibility to >=20.0.0

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This PR updates the React template to use the latest stable versions of React and Node.js, ensuring the project remains current with modern development standards and benefits from the latest performance improvements and features.

Changes Made

React Ecosystem Updates

• React & React-DOM: Updated from 18.2.0 to ^19.1.1 (latest stable)
• React-Redux: Updated from 7.0.2 to ^9.2.0 for React 19 compatibility
• Testing Library: Updated @testing-library/react from ^13.3.0 to ^16.3.0 to resolve React 19 compatibility issues

Node.js Compatibility

• Engine Requirements: Updated from >=17.9.1 to >=20.0.0 to align with current LTS
• NVM Configuration: Updated .nvmrc from lts/dubnium to lts/iron (Node 20.x LTS)

Compatibility Fixes

• Updated test snapshots to reflect React 19's internal rendering changes
• Resolved deprecation warning about ReactDOMTestUtils.act through testing library update
• Ensured all existing functionality remains intact with zero breaking changes

Verification

All existing functionality has been thoroughly tested:

• ✅ Build Process: Both development and production builds work correctly
• ✅ Test Suite: All 120 tests pass with updated snapshots
• ✅ Development Server: Starts and compiles successfully
• ✅ Linting: No new warnings or errors introduced
• ✅ Functionality: All components, routing, state management, and features work as expected

Benefits

• Performance: React 19 includes significant performance improvements and optimizations
• Security: Latest versions include security patches and improvements
• Developer Experience: Better development tools, error messages, and debugging capabilities
• Future-Proofing: Ensures compatibility with modern tooling and upcoming ecosystem updates
• Node.js LTS: Aligns with the current Long Term Support version for better stability

This update maintains full backward compatibility while positioning the template for future development with the latest React ecosystem standards.

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