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How long it takes to learn Javascript if I come from a Python background?

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Modern JavaScript and Python have a lot in common - for example the iteration protocol, generators, module import syntax, and async/await syntax should feel pretty similar. JS does not have comprehension syntax (e.g. the list, dictionary, set, and generator comprehensions available in Python). It is much more common to use functional programming patterns. Arrow functions in JS are analogous to lambdas in python. JS functions do not have keyword arguments. Instead, it is fairly common for functions to accept an "options" object as their final positional parameter, containing key-value pairs. JS does not differentiate between "items" and "attributes". They are all just properties on an object, accessed with either square brackets obj['propertyName'] or dot notation obj.propertyName. A JS object literal is kind of similar to a dictionary in python, but JS also now has Map and Set classes. JS has a contextual this keyword, instead of a conventionally-named self parameter for object methods. Methods are not auto-bound to objects like they are in python. The this keyword is provided to a method at call-time - for example if you call someObj.someMethod() or someObj['someMethod']() the dot notation and square bracket notation implicitly provides someObj as the value of this inside someMethod. However in the following code: let method = someObj.someMethod; method(); The this keyword will not be someObj - it will either be the global object or undefined depending on if you are using strict mode. Function objects also have call, apply, and bind methods which can be used to explicitly set the value of this. JS does not have magic methods like python has - so you can't override the behavior of builtin operators like you can in python. For example the === operator always compares values by strict equality (same type and value for primitives, referential equality for objects). JS classes do not support multiple inheritance, though multiple inheritance is possible via object prototypes. JS has a for...in loop as well as a for...of loop. The for...of loop is the one that works like for...in in python, which is easy to mix up. JS has both a null primitive and an undefined primitive, as opposed to Python's singular None. Obviously there are syntax differences - python uses a much more minimalist, significant-whitespace syntax, while JS has a more C-like syntax with more brackets, parens, semicolons, etc. And of course there are various other differences, but these are the ones that I think are most likely to trip you up when learning JS coming from a Python background. Answer from Deleted User on reddit.com

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October 22, 2021 -

Two things strike me with Javascript as opposed to Python (obviously, caveats apply...)

Learning Javascript to enable the web is far more practical than learning a Python GUI.
All of the extra steps in Javascript when it comes to functional programming, yuck!

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I’m going the ofher way, learning python from scratch as a snr. js stack dev. Don’t mind python but there’s quirks to every language. I generally don’t find the tooling as satisfying in python yet, but I do like the fluency of the language. I like that I write it once and can expect it to do what I think it’s gonna do. I’m also not yet used to indentation mattering as much, not a huge fan but again; quirk of the language. Tips I’d give python devs learning JS: stay the hell away from frameworks until you’re comfortable with the core language, learn es6/typescript. learn by doing, find a project and work out how to spin it up, then find flaws and see what JS has to offer to improve in those areas. you’ll never learn it all, stick to making stuff that works/solves your problem. learn about javascript’s weird and predicable but not expected scoping rules pick up a typed form of JS (typescript/es6 with types) set up eslint with recommended(s) and prettier so you get the style of pretty-good js. learn the es6 way of doing something before the library-laden way. (Like the pyhonic way but for js) spend time on closures, async/await, lambdas, scoping, destructuring and Promise patterns (all, race, allResolved, etc), oh and coercion. look at what your ts/es6 transpiles down to (unminified) to get an idea of how JS does stuff under the hood. learn about tooling (node, npm, nps, jest, nyc, eslint, prettier, webpack/a bundler) learn about number/decimal handling if you plan on doing any math you need to trust (financial), see decimal.js & similar. Run “0.1 + 0.2” if you’re not sure why. learn about all the crazy places you can deploy JS (browser, node, electron, capcitor, etc). If you’re picking a base framework for front-end dev the answer is probably react. The State of JS survey results can guide you on what frameworks and libraries might be worth picking up. Good luck and welcome to ordered chaos.

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Looping through an array in Javascript for the first time after doing it in Python for months was just, like, whaaaat.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: How long it takes to learn Javascript if I come from a Python background?

September 24, 2021 -

At my job right now I work with Python (intermediate to advanced knowledge) and SQL (advanced knowledge) and some R but I'd like to switch career and learn Javascript.
I wonder how long it takes to learn Javascript (enough to pass jobs interviews) if I study it 3 hours per day and I'd like to know what frameworks should I focus on for better career prospects.

Thanks you!

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Modern JavaScript and Python have a lot in common - for example the iteration protocol, generators, module import syntax, and async/await syntax should feel pretty similar. JS does not have comprehension syntax (e.g. the list, dictionary, set, and generator comprehensions available in Python). It is much more common to use functional programming patterns. Arrow functions in JS are analogous to lambdas in python. JS functions do not have keyword arguments. Instead, it is fairly common for functions to accept an "options" object as their final positional parameter, containing key-value pairs. JS does not differentiate between "items" and "attributes". They are all just properties on an object, accessed with either square brackets obj['propertyName'] or dot notation obj.propertyName. A JS object literal is kind of similar to a dictionary in python, but JS also now has Map and Set classes. JS has a contextual this keyword, instead of a conventionally-named self parameter for object methods. Methods are not auto-bound to objects like they are in python. The this keyword is provided to a method at call-time - for example if you call someObj.someMethod() or someObj['someMethod']() the dot notation and square bracket notation implicitly provides someObj as the value of this inside someMethod. However in the following code: let method = someObj.someMethod; method(); The this keyword will not be someObj - it will either be the global object or undefined depending on if you are using strict mode. Function objects also have call, apply, and bind methods which can be used to explicitly set the value of this. JS does not have magic methods like python has - so you can't override the behavior of builtin operators like you can in python. For example the === operator always compares values by strict equality (same type and value for primitives, referential equality for objects). JS classes do not support multiple inheritance, though multiple inheritance is possible via object prototypes. JS has a for...in loop as well as a for...of loop. The for...of loop is the one that works like for...in in python, which is easy to mix up. JS has both a null primitive and an undefined primitive, as opposed to Python's singular None. Obviously there are syntax differences - python uses a much more minimalist, significant-whitespace syntax, while JS has a more C-like syntax with more brackets, parens, semicolons, etc. And of course there are various other differences, but these are the ones that I think are most likely to trip you up when learning JS coming from a Python background.

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I mean... it's different for different people, but if you know Python you should be able to pick up js relatively quickly. Maybe a couple months then start applying to jobs? React is probably still the biggest framework and best for job prospects.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Best way to learn js quickly after python

June 7, 2018 -

I want to learn JavaScript as quickly as possible (I'm interning and the company wants me to learn JavaScript and node.js)

I already know python. How can in quickly learn js? Thanks!

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imo - convert whatever you made in python into js - then refactor until youre happy

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Learn JS then Node. Node won't make any sense until you know the language.

javascript.info will cover just about everything related to JS

MDN for deeper dive into the various APIs

Node.js is a run time built on the V8 engine. You won't be able to "learn" it overnight. Wes Bos, Steven Girder, etc. all have good intro courses to help you get familiar with the environment if you're a new learner.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: After learning python, html and css to a basic level how long will take to learn js, react etc to become a front end dev?

January 9, 2023 -

Is python similar to javascript will I be able to pick up everything fairly quickly? I have been learning python for a couple of weeks now and I'm slowly gaining an understanding. I plan on sticking to learning html, css and python for a month or two more than try and learn some javascript and react, I actually first started on js but skimmed through html, css quickly and then javascript hit me pretty hard then life got in the way. So I started with python one year later and feel much better, perhaps my original approach was poor. Also eventually I was thinking about full stack so thats why I thought python was quite a good choice for back end.

Thank You.

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how long will take to learn Impossible to answer. Totally dependent on you.

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There are some similarities between Python and Javascript. However, Javascript is much more about the web. So it won't be completely automatic to switch esp. because you have more web concepts to learn in Javascript which you don't need in Python. It does help to learn a second language once you learn a first language, depending on how close the two languages are. Usually, the second language is something of a challenge. If I had to give a number, I might say 6 months to learn Javascript. React is the harder part, I think. They say it's better to be pretty solid in Javascript before you do React instead of jumping directly into React. This is based on what I've read, but I've done only a little Javascript and really no React at all.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How hard is JavaScript to learn after wetting my feet in Python?

July 31, 2020 -

I'm beginning to feel mildly competent with Python, enough that I can debug my code and understand the documentation and some of the core conceptual logic of Py.

For the project I am working on the next step is to get my python code into a web app, I am looking at just using Django because it uses Python language but I feel JavaScript (HTML, CSS doesn't worry me) may be more beneficial in the long run (skills and project-wise).

I see lots of people saying JS is hard to learn and understand, should I invest the time now? Or can Django get me a pretty decent responsive website for the near term? (The sites main functions will be looking at a map of venues around the user's location that are drawn from a database (I have used SQLite3) allow users to login and submit recommendations which are then mapped).

I'd ideally like to turn this project into an IOS and Android App in the medium term too.

EDIT: Thanks for the phenomenal advice everyone! Hopefully this I helpful to others too.

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JavaScript is a very versatile language. It can be used for web, servers, Android, etc. JavaScript was the first language I learned. I didn't find it that hard. I've actually heard it recommended to beginners all of the time.

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I see lots of people saying JS is hard to learn and understand It's not. Javascript is not a bad language and very powerful. The language can just be stupid sometimes. But you shouldn't have any problems if you are already experienced with python. Forcing yourself using "{}" will be hard at the beginning. But since both languages use dynamic typing (you don't have to type choose the variable type) it's not much of a difference. It's important to look up what concepts javascript has that python has not. switch statement for example. Tip from me: Don't use alert() to debug in javascript. Many beginners do. Use console.log() instead and look at the console. Edit: If you have a problem in Javascript often people will suggest to use a library that almost everyone uses called JQuery. I would suggest to try it without at first.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How easy is learning Python after having learned JavaScript?

October 30, 2022 -

How much easier will it be to learn Python after having learned JavaScript vs just learning Python as new coder?

What aspects of programming will be easier to pickup if I learn JavaScript first?

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I'd vote Python first unless you need to get up to speed quickly with JS. Or maybe if you have a web front-end that you can't wait to start building right now. Python has very clean syntax and it's a very coherent language. It's great for writing small scripts, which is mainly what you'll be doing as a beginner. It's also handy in that it can interact with your OS in ways that JS (in the browser) can't. JS has a slightly more complicated syntax. But it's also got a lot of warts and weirdness. I learned a language very similar to JS as my first programming language. It was ok. Not the end of the world. But I'm glad I learned other languages afterwards.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Realistically how long will it take to learn JavaScript?

November 21, 2021 -

And after being a decent bit knowledgeable what other languages should I learn? How many would be needed to be “Job Ready” ?

side questions, whats the difference between Java and JavaScript?

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Java and JavaScript are unrelated languages. JavaScript is so named because Java was originally supposed to be the language of the web, so it’s part marketing and partly an attempt to appease the Sun execs who wanted everyone to be using Java. How long it will take to learn depends on your aptitude and focus. You can learn all the fundamentals in a couple of weeks, but like chess it can take a lifetime to master. I’m still learning new tricks 20 years after first picking it up. You can be job-ready with just JavaScript. JavaScript on the server is called Node, and it actually makes a pretty fine server architecture. Ruby is quite fun for an alternative perspective, as is Python. I don’t love Java personally, but it’s definitely worth learning. You’ll find, once you’ve learned a couple of languages, you can pick up new ones fairly easily.

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Java and JavaScript are for all intents and purposes entirely different things. The naming of them is a historical artefact and nothing more; they were never related except by some vague "run this code anywhere" intentions. If you're at an employable level in other languages then you already have a great advantage in learning JS. The core CS competencies don't really change between languages, although there will be a lot of web-specific stuff to familiarize yourself with. Go check out the job listings in your target market. My guess is that most jobs are not going to be looking for pure JS devs, but rather people with experience in contemporary front-end frameworks like React/Vue/Angular. This complicates things; those frameworks are about as complex to learn as JS itself and you should not discount the time it takes to learn them if you need to. If you can devote your full-time attention to learning, I think you could build a working knowledge of JS in about a month (including a basic project to showcase your capability). If you can do 4 hours a day, perhaps two months to be safe. If you need to be able to manage frameworks as well, add another month at full time or two and part-time. These are pessimistic estimates based on my experience training web developers up for junior/intern level roles (assuming you already know how to program) so you may find yourself ready to go earlier.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: How long does it take to learn JavaScript? (I mean, just an estimate)

May 24, 2020 -

To all JS developers, how long did it take you to learn JavaScript. Also, how long did it take you to land your first JS developer job. Btw, what else did you need to learn other than HTML, CSS and JS ?

Thanks in advance :)

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Terribly anecdotal:

3 years maybe.
2 years before I learned JavaScript.
Php was huge for me getting a job (or probably any server side language). Python was literally required for my first job (had to learn it before first day and took a reduced salary until I proved capable). I think nowadays js frameworks are important.

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Work on a new project everyday. If you can't finish one in a single day, that's fine. Just make sure you are coding everyday. I promise you if you really do it everyday, eventually you won't need to look in books as often, or ask for help on stackexchange as often and you will find yourself getting more and more efficient with your projects and coding.

The thing is, you will get better with time. But, you will never stop learning it. If you are hoping that it has a definitive end where you have mastered it and there is nothing more to learn you are approaching the problem with the wrong mindset. Instead of thinking how long will it take to learn it, think "what can I learn about it today?"

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How long would it take me to Learn JavaScript if I practice 10-20 minutes a day

January 9, 2024 -

Hello! I’m currently working on learning html and CSS but I’m wondering once I move on to JavaScript how often should I practice and how long? Right now I’m following the ASAP front end course but are there other options I should consider instead when I move onto JavaScript? I don’t have money to spend on courses right now.

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First you need to define "Learn JavaScript." If your goal is being able to add a little bit of logic to your webpages, you can probably get there in a couple of weeks. If your goal is to write big, complicated JavaScript programs, 10 minutes of day may never get you there, simply because it often takes 15 minutes just to get all the context of what you've been doing and plan to do into your head each day when you start.

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It doesn't work this way. It depends entirely on the quality of your effort. You could putz around aimlessly and waste years. Or you could focus and get somewhere way quicker. There's also a lot of hidden prerequisites that people know to different degrees unconsciously which you cannot control. Programming is like painting or learning guitar or a martial art. Keep using it for something practical and you'll find a personal path forwards. So just keep creating, or editing demo or tutorial creations. The most important thing is to not add code to non-working code. Keep revisions and if you really can't get something to work, rewind to when it did work. Never ever ever add onto something that doesn't work, it makes debugging exponentially more difficult. After all would you rather fix a clock with one broken gear or one with twenty? Good luck and enjoy. Ask concrete specific questions as you go, plenty of people will help.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: How long did it take to learn js?

July 3, 2022 -

For me when I started html and css I looked on google and it said it can take a couple months but i did it in 2 weeks and learned how to make a basic website. Now coders have told me to learn js next and said it can take up to 9 months which I dont know if it will take me. How long did it take you?

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Nobody has ever learned JS. You just gradually move along a spectrum where it makes a fool of you less and less. On a more practical note, so long as you know a sufficient amount to make work the thing you want to work in the here-and-now, that's all you ever need in any language. What amount that represents is a "how long is a piece of string?" question. But there's a hint of truth in my sarcasm - nobody is expert in everything. Computer programming is a journey that never ends. Every language has new features added over time and you have to move forward to stand still, so worry less about when you'll get to the end of the journey and more about just improving your skills day by day, week by week.

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You can pick up the basics pretty quickly, maybe in a month or less if you are dedicated. However, going from those basics to "I built something useful" is usually a pretty big step. In my experience, I spent a little over a year self-teaching part-time, which got me some Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, but I didn't really know how to build anything. Then I did a three-month full-time bootcamp, and suddenly the whole workflow clicked. I started working professionally a month later. My basic approach anytime I need to learn something new these days has three basic steps: Intro tutorials, preferably interactive, but maybe books or videos. Trying to cram enough knowledge that I can write a little something without constantly checking documentation. Toy problems. These are little 1-2 hour challenges you can find on sites like CodeWars or LeetCode . Doing one every day or so really helps drill the knowledge and get me to a level of fluency. Build something. Usually this is something for work, but sometimes a fun side project. This is where I am going to acquire real world skills you don't get in toy problems or tutorials and really cement everything down.

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r/javascript on Reddit: [AskJS] can i learn javascript in 10 days?

December 1, 2023 -

i am currently job hunting. And a friend of mine told me that the company he is working in now, is going to hire new employees next month. he said he would put in a referal for me. But i role would be in web development. And i dont know javascript. The languages i know are Python, C, C++, MySQL and DSA. Do you think I can learn Javascript in 10 days to crack the interview?

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Go to the interview anyways and be honest about your current skills/willingness to learn on the fly. You may be surprised.

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Obviously not an expert but if you already know a language, it's not that hard to understand other one.

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How long does it take me to learn JavaScript if I know Java, python, and HTML? - Quora

Infact most of the programming languages have nothing to do with each other except for the syntax (exception maybe Python). If you know the general syntax of programming then you can learn the syntax of any language within a day ...

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June 28, 2025 - You can expect to learn JavaScript at the beginner level in 3 to 6 months. Again, this is a rough estimate and can vary based on the time you can dedicate to learning, your learning style, and the resources you use.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How easy is it to learn JavaScript after learning beginner level python?

September 24, 2015 - Once you learn one language, most languages become easier to grasp. ... JavaScript is one of the best languages for people to start on with no programming experience, so if you already have a grasp on the basics (arrays, loops, functions, etc...) then you should be well.

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r/Python on Reddit: How long would it take to learn Python for an experienced programmer?

December 25, 2019 -

I've been doing full stack Javascript for a while, I also know C# and C++. I know Python basics from having looked at code etc, after all its very readable but haven't done much coding.

I'll be honest, my current work doesn't really have Python projects, and I really want to learn because 1) its a good thing and I'm sure I will find uses for it, but mainly 2) I want to use it for technical coding interviews.

I really don't want to use C++, C# or god forbid Java (the opposite of terse). In the past I've used ES6 also and its generally fine but some companies have the impression that its not a 'real' language (which is nonsense). Anyway Python is even more terse/readable (well except for lambdas) and has more data structs (like queues, heaps) that are often used in interviews.

Just to make it clear, I'm not trying to 'cheat' or memorize. I want to learn the language but with a focus on solving questions like you see in leetcode vs e.g doing ML or data science. Things like list comprehensions etc seem very useful. JS ES6 and Python seem very similar in many ways so I think this will come down to really understanding the 'Pythonic' way of doing things after learning the syntax etc.

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How long it takes is going to vary depending on the person and how much time they spend each day on learning it. If you spend at least a few hours a day trying to learn it than you could probably reach an intermediate level of knowledge in a month or so. Its probably going to be mostly just learning the differences in syntax, but Python definitely has some abnormal quirks that will take awhile to get used to coming from other languages.

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I am used to the C++ standard and it takes me full weekends to study a single topics. I was able to read the full Python Standard in a day and there was enough time to go over some parts multiple times to make sure i got the important parts, it was surprising to me how small of a language python is. So i'd say you can get started in a weekend and with some practice you'll be efficient a few days later (especally with a good editor, syntax highlighting and code completion). Getting deep into a few of the many existing python libraries (like numpy, pytorch, ...) will probably take longer than learning python. And you will have to learn a few of them, because most python code relies heavily on additional libraries (Python Modules).

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How long should it take me to learn javascript :( ?

November 1, 2024 -

I'm using the ultimate react course on udemy after work and I'm finding it so hard for a number of reasons.

Its hard to find time after work, and I have cut down my time in the gym to accomodate learning
When I do start I'm quite tired
I can only do one section a day on my days off because I get wiped

I'm only on section 6 because it takes me so long to work through the code with him. Should I even bother working through the problems with him and only attempt the challenges?

I feel like such a fucking idiot and I am starting to have no free time.

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How long ago did you start? Learning to program is a marathon not a sprint. Everyone learns at different speeds. Judging from your post history, it looks like this is your first course. You shouldn't even be touching react before learning JavaScript and HTML. You need to learn the ABCs before you learn how to write a novel.

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Why are you trying to learn react if you don’t even know JavaScript? Even if you learn enough JavaScript while using this course to somehow make stuff with react it’s not going to really get you anywhere. Companies will see straight through that. Having framework experience helps but it won’t get you a job. You need to actually learn programming and a programming language. React is not a programming language. It’s a library using a programming language. You need to learn to walk before you learn how to run. Take a JavaScript course first. If you insist on using a video one use something like the academind JavaScript course. The best way is to just learn with documentation because that’s what you’ll be doing in the real world. Also. Just learn some fundamentals of programming in general. Like how it works and how you’ll use it to solve problems.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Best Way to Learn JavaScript and How Long Does It Take?

August 28, 2024 -

Hey everyone! I'm looking to learn JavaScript and was wondering how long it typically takes to get a good grasp of it. Also, what are the most important concepts I should focus on when starting out? Should I prioritize learning objects or something else?I want to avoid getting stuck in "tutorial hell" on YouTube, so what’s the most effective way to learn a programming language like JavaScript without relying too much on tutorials? Lastly, has anyone used Codecademy.com for learning JavaScript or other languages? Is it a good platform to learn from? Any advice would be appreciated!

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The irony of you saying, "I want to avoid getting stuck in 'tutorial hell' on YouTube" while you're here wasting time asking a question that's been asked a hundred thousand times. You should use the search function, check out all the recommended courses, and stick with one. How long it takes depends on you and how much time you invest.

I recommend personally FrontEndMasters they up to date and teach you thoroughly

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Find a good comprehensive course and follow it from start to finish, then spend months and months practicing by building projects.

The two most popular courses that people like here are The Odin Project and FreeCodeCamp. Pick the one that you like better, they're both excellent. Another good place to start is Harvard's CS50x - it doesn't focus on JavaScript but there's no better introduction to Computer Science out there.

Stay away from random YouTube channels. Stick with high-quality full and complete courses, or textbooks that have good reviews.

How long will it take? A few months for the course, a few months of practice, and you won't be a beginner anymore.

10 years ago that was enough to get a job. These days that gives you maybe a 1% chance, if you want a job you need a degree or years of experience.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: What should I learn Python or JavaScript

June 11, 2024 -

I’m new to coding and want to learn the fundamentals of it. I just want to know which one is the best and that’s it and give me some YouTube tutorials recommendations.

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Python. If you hate it, try javascript. If you hate that, it might be a sign

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If you have any experience with html/css you'd probably find JavaScript to have a more immediate sense of applicable value just because of how easy it is to plug into webdesign, which in turn may be helpful in keeping you motivated to learn. Both are fine beginners choices for though, although Python generally is considered a go to language for learning a first programming language. I'd suggest trying some tutorials for both and seeing which feels more in tune with what will help you learn, because odds are if you stick it out you'll end up learning both anyway. Edit: I saw in another comment you plan to make games. Again depending on what you're aiming for both have good existing game engines. I started learning Python through making visual novels with Renpy, but I learned JavaScript through making small rpgs and platformers through Phaser. Neither language is optimal for game programming if you want to get fancy, but both languages are capable of helping you make games.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: How much time it takes to learn javascript fully

March 23, 2021 -

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To learn and understand all the basic concepts of JS: ~10 hours. To learn it fully it might take you ~6 months if you practice 2 hours every single day: 30 min for reading 1 topic of JS docs on javascript.info (one of the best JS docs) 1 hour for practicing learned concepts by building a complex app 30 min for searching answers to problems on Google and Stackoverflow If you don't build a complex app in the process, you won't understand more complex aspects of JS (event loop, thread concurrency, web workers, complex data structures, limitations, etc) I'd suggest building an Electron app, since it gives you access to Node.js APIs, which allows you to use system APIs (e.g. reading / writing system files), which you cannot do from a browser using just JS.

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It's different for everyone.

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How many days does Python programming language take to learn after learning JavaScript? - Quora

Answer (1 of 2): I think it may be one month because you already learned complexity langugaue like java script python is more flexible less complexicity in the syntax , indentication basing on your skill if you pay attention stick to it you ...