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I always recommend Exercism for this. You learn the language by solving small coding problems, and applying a new skill every time. You can also use LearnXInYMinutes for a quick introduction to a new language Answer from Gazzcool on reddit.com

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January 27, 2024 -

I'm a full stack javascript developer and I want to dive into Python world of programming.

Since I'm not a beginner, I would prefer a project based course. What would you suggest to go into free or paid? I looked at Angela Yu's 100 Days of Python Udemy course and loved the concept since it goes with only projects simple to advanced but many people say it's outdated.

Is CS50P still good if I'm not a programming beginner?

I always recommend Exercism for this. You learn the language by solving small coding problems, and applying a new skill every time. You can also use LearnXInYMinutes for a quick introduction to a new language

Al Sweigart has a few books you may be interested in. Here is one: https://inventwithpython.com/bigbookpython/ You can go to https://inventwithpython.com to see his other books. Pretty much all free online.

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July 10, 2024 -

Hi, I'm 17 right now and currently wasting a lot of my time so thought of getting into coding. I did some research and came to a conclusion that most recommend either javascript or python as their first language.

I have a very basic foundation in C, like very basic so wondering which one would be more useful to learn first. I'm thinking of giving both js and python a week or a month and then decide which one I'll study further. Would this be a good idea or a waste of time?

I'm choosing js because of web development and python since many said it's easy to understand and won't take much time to learn. I don't exactly have a goal to pursue either web development or any js things OR the machine learning, data science thing from python which is the reason i thought of learning both for a week or month to figure out what I would be suited for most. But I plan to get a job on this related firled quick. Thank You.

Couldn’t hurt to try out a little of both and dive into the one you like more. I wouldn’t worry too much about pigeonholing into either of them, if you learn one it makes it easier to pick up others. Also python can be used for backend with web development too but obv not front end stuff like js.

I’m a CS grad student and my take is that it doesn’t really matter. If you don’t care about building anything on the web, go with python. Like others have said the most important thing is learning to code which can be done in any language, and you will be able to pick up other languages quickly after that. I personally prefer python, and I have found that many (language agnostic) classes will use it as a default language since it is easy to read and is on the easier side of things to pick up compared to other languages.

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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!

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.

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/learnprogramming on Reddit: If my goal is to learn both python and Javascript, which one should I start with?

December 13, 2023 -

I hate my career field, and long term I'd like to do something in programming. Web development seems much more in demand which pushes me to learn Javascript first, but I keep seeing learning python recommended to beginners. Long term though, I'd like to be able to do full stack web development and also small personal applications on the side, and most job listings I see want some amount of literacy in both languages. I've heard from both sides "if you learn python first you can pick up bad habits" and "if you learn Javascript first you can pick up bad habits" so I'm not really sure where to go from here.

Also, if Javascript I was going to go the route of The Odin Project. Is there something similar for learning Python?

Thanks!

Picking up bad habits is language agnostic; You can do it in any one of them. Whatever language you choose, just make sure to learn it properly. Moreover, at this stage you should be more concerned with learning programming as a basic skill, which can be done in any language.

Learn JavaScript. You can pick up good habits with typescript later. I use the MERN stack too to avoid using another language for the backend. For Python, 100 days of code by Angela Yu is a good introduction. If you prefer to read, the tutorial by Python.org is good.

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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.

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

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/learnprogramming on Reddit: Should I learn Javascript or Python?

December 5, 2023 -

I'm fairly new to programming. I know the basics of both Python and JS. I want to learn one of the two languages (fully with online material and by myself) in depth. My future goal is to work for a company to earn further experience. What would you guys recommend? What is most needed in the market? What will give me better job opportunities? Do you know any good online resources I could use? Any tips would be great.

One thing to consider is that neither one by itself is sufficient to get a job. If you pick JavaScript, then realistically 95% of jobs are going to expect you to have frontend development skills, meaning you'll need to also know how to use HTML and CSS, and probably a frontend framework like React. If the job is backend or full-stack you'd need to know Node.js, but you'd likely be expected to have some frontend familiarity too. The last common possibility is building mobile apps with React Native, but some basic HTML, CSS, and Node.js skills would still be assumed. So if you go that route, plan on learning the full web stack and then focusing on either frontend, backend, or full-stack. On the other hand if you pick Python, then there's a bit more diversity: Some Python jobs are web backend, so you'd be expected to know one or more Python frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI plus one or more databases, and in general how to host and deploy applications. Other Python jobs have to do with big data analysis, machine learning, or other number-crunching. For those jobs you'd need to be strong with pandas, numpy, pytorch, Jupyter notebooks, and in general you'd have to be strong in advanced math including linear algebra, probability & statistics. There are also sysadmin / infra / DevOps jobs that require general Linux skills, with some scripting and automation using Python. Finally, keep this in mind: while all of those areas are different, the core programming skills are the same. So if you're still a beginner now, then whatever language you learn will be beneficial, even if you change your mind later. So hopefully this helps you pick an initial direction, but don't worry if you change your mind later.

I would say JavaScript, since you can learn full stack web development with JS. I would look into a full stack web development course rather than just a JS course. You'll learn JS and more in a full stack web dev course.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Learn Python or JavaScript first?

December 29, 2021 -

Hello!

Im 26 years old and have an associates degree, I’m doing a career change from Finance. I realized that going to bootcamp is not worth it , and pursuing a CS degree would help me get a job. It should take me about 2 years to finish but meanwhile I go through those classes I want to self learn, build my skills, get my portfolio going.

My goal is to become a web developer(front end preferably) or even backend if I end up liking it.

My first 2 classes at the university are python related, so would it make sense for me to go all in on Python by taking self learning courses through udemy or youtube? and worry about learning JavaScript later? I already know html, css and a little bit of JavaScript but I’m not sure if its doable learning python and JavaScript at the same time. Has anyone tried learning python and JavaScript at the same time?

Thanks!!

languages don't matter too much. You'll need to learn a new language for many things that you'll do. Learn languages when you need them, so in your case python first. In fact learning a language quickly is a skill in and of itself.

It depends on what you want to do. If you want to be a web developer, learn Javascript. Javascript is the only language used on the frontend and also can be used in the backend (Node.js).

Sure, python has simpler syntax, but if you're really interested in webdev then you might as well start getting used to Javascript and then its libraries and frameworks once you learn fundamentals.

Edit: Also it's definitely a good idea to not go to a bootcamp unless you're really REALLY bad at motivating yourself to learn. There are so many free resources online.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: Best Book to Learn JavaScript for an Intermediate Python Developer

May 20, 2024 -

I have 4 year experience of working as a Backend Software Engineer, focusing on Python and Django. I also know intermediate level C/C++ though haven't practiced it for years. I now want to learn full stack development, so for the first step I decided to learn JavaScript. I already know crash course level JavaScript, now want to learn it to the extent where I can master or at least learn JS frame works like React and Node at an intermediate level.

So far I have shortlisted Eloquent Javascript and Javascript the Definitive Guide for this purpose. I wanted to know which one of them will be the best for my scenario. And is there any other better alternatives?

Thanks!

These are the community recommended books Eloquent JavaScript JavaScript: The Good Parts You Don’t Know JS JavaScript: The Definitive Guide Pick any of them and you should be good.

Both of them are great shortlist items. I'd buy both. In fact I own both. The definitive guide is a treasure trove of core methods and it functions something like an encyclopedia or reference work that I find myself browsing and hopping around to different chapters based on what I want to learn about today. It's not w3schools, but it's is another way to get unstuck when you're programming. It mostly covers vanilla JavaScript and not frameworks like react. Eloquent JavaScript is more like a novel that you read from front to back. It explains unique js concepts with good analogies. IIRC it also does not cover react. TLDR: both!

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Should I learn javascript with python at the same time?

November 15, 2022 -

Finished learning html and css, really boring but its required by my IT course. Now I want to start with javascript but should I also learn python at the same time? Thanks in advance.

You should learn languages based on your needs. If you’re going to do web development, then might as well just learn JavaScript right off the bat. Ultimately, when learning your programming fundamentals, it doesn’t matter which language you pick because the only difference between them is their syntax and design. Programming fundamentals are the same across all languages (i.e. For Loops, Variables, Scope, conditional statements, etc). Do what feels right to you, but I strongly recommend just picking one language to learn your fundamentals, then learn other languages on an as-needed basis.

Its up to you if you want to learn javascript and python at the same time, but be aware they are very very different languages both design wise and syntax wise.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Python or JS for my first language?

August 16, 2024 -

I am so confused. My friend recommended I start with JS, so I went online for some resources and had half of the people recommend Python while the rest recommended JS

if you're finding mixed opinions, then it doesn't matter, just get started

In order: If you're learning your first language, it doesn't really matter what it is so much as that you learn coding principles. You don't need to learn Python until it's "done" because you will never be "done" and you might find that once you know a bit of one, there are things that attract you to another. It depends what you want to do with it. Although there's little stopping you from doing anything with either at this point, Python is used more frequently for data work and JS more naturally for web development. So if this is for employment, look at the sort of jobs you're thinking of and see where the priorities are. Or ask here. When it comes to coding languages there exists the concept of language communities. That is to say, when you go online and ask a question, what is the manner of response you would expect? In general, software engineers and developers are very helpful people, but not always able to articulate that helpfulness. Python (and Ruby) are generally well-regarded as having more helpful online communities than Javascript (and certainly more than C, or C++, which can be quite caustic). For many people - but not all people - Python's (and Ruby's) focus on indentation and ability to function with English-like syntax makes them feel easier to read. This is entirely personal preference, but it helps a lot of people in the early stages. A lot of programmers talk about programming "religion." That is to say, a lot of what individuals say as fact is really just a reflection of the teachings they received, their own pathway, and how this informs their preferences and prejudices. When people tell you that "Python is better than JS" you should take this with a truckload of salt, because all they're really saying is "I feel like Python is better than JS based on my own pathway." Javascript is a silly language that might as well arrive in a clown car.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Should I switch from JavaScript to python

March 19, 2023 -

I stayed away from python at first since I wanted to build cool stuff immediately but as a programming beginner the mingling syntax between js, html and css just frustrates me and I can’t make a lot of progress quickly.

I’m wondering if switching to python would be a good move since I’m studying engineering and I won’t have that frustrating part of not knowing the syntax for three different things.

Just focus on one program and build it correctly you know.

Thanks for reading.

I’d recommend not learning Python and sticking with HTML/CSS/JavaScript - why? The web is king, if you want to share what you build, you use the web. JavaScript is the only programming language you can use for the frontend. Yes there is more to learn, but it is so rewarding once the pieces start falling together. You can get so much done with just the basics of CSS once you understand Flexbox and/or Grid. HTML is so easy you can learn it in a few hours. What do you want to build? I’d only bother with Python if I was exploring Machine Learning, Statistics, data structures and algorithms, or I wanted to create APIs with Flask/FastAPI. Python is crap for gaming, GUIs, and definitely not first choice for a backend language. Python is a great second language to know, it is a great support language and data language, it’s a great beginner language, but it’s not the best language for almost anything except data. If you just want to build local things for yourself sure it’s a good choice and easy to get started. I say all this as someone who started my programming journey with Python as my first language for about 2 years, before branching out. Really think about what you want to build and choose a language based off that, rather than choosing what’s “easy”

Why switch use both? I use JavaScript for web apps and compile them with Vite. For web services I use Python and FastAPI. It is a great combination. Python is also great for talking to hardware. I am using Python on a project to communicate to a NFC reader. Bosses also like it if you can show competency in several languages. I feel like it definitely helped my career.

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August 16, 2015 - Who is saying they "require" this tutorial in order to learn Javascript? It just sounds like you're using this as an excuse to rant about something completely unrelated. ... Anybody calling themselves 'a Python programmer' who requires a foot into another language (especially one so completely similar as JavaScript, i.e.

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r/learnpython on Reddit: Is Python a better alternative for JavaScript??

December 9, 2023 -

I want to learn web developement, but I don't want to learn a new language, i.e., JavaScript.. Is Python good for web development or do I have to learn JavaScript?? Also are there any other modules than Django (it feels to complicated to me)??

Edit: Guess I'll learn JavaScript after all..

For backend, yeah it's commonly used in backend. On the frontend you pretty much have to use JS.

Howdy, as many of my posts on learn python suggest. I am a huge advocate for PyScript if you haven't looked into it already. The TLDR, is that PyScript is a framework that converts Python into JavaScript for you! A great tool for beginning devs Nevertheless, different langs are for different jobs. IMO you shouldn't worry about 'learning a language', more so as: understanding computer science. There will be a day where Python is replaced by Mojo, and JavaScript one of the many frameworks out there (maybe Bun), and if you focus on just understanding the language you'll be left behind. Try learning the core concepts of programming such as OOP, Functional, SaaS, Unit-Tests, Front-End, Back-End, Full-Stacks, and you'll turn out alright! Hope this helps, cheers

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Why do people recommend python and java instead of JavaScript as a beginner language?

September 19, 2022 -

When I picked up programming I started with Python but now mainly use Java. I want to do frontend so I just recently started learning JavaScript. Before I thought JavaScript was a language for frontend only, but now I realized that it could be used for backend and I'm thinking why don't people recommend JavaScript since it has the same concepts as Python and Java but it has more uses?

JavaScript doesn't have more uses than Python. Both can be used for pretty much anything and I'd argue there's more use cases Python is better suited for than vice versa. I'd say if you're going for web development, use JavaScript. If you're going for anything else, use Python. Except if you specifically want to write for OS stuff or embedded systems. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter which language you choose to learn first.

I don't recommend JS as a first language because of how weak the typing is, and how messy or smelly you can make your code and have it still "work." There are a lot of languages out there that have the same issues and I don't recommend those as a first language either for the same reason. Java, Python and C# are all decent first languages though, as their strictness will help you develop good habits that will serve you well in less strict languages.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: [JS] Best way to learn JavaScript from a Python background.

November 11, 2016 -

Does anybody have any good resources for transitioning to JavaScript from Python?

A lot of the recommended resources for JavaScript I have found are filled with a lot of extra fluff I would hopefully like to avoid. It would be awesome if somebody has a more simplified guide geared for Python people.

Thanks for the help!

Learning another language is pretty easy. All of the concepts transfer, but the syntax doesn't. So when you start a project and you say "in python i would use a for loop" all you have to do is google "javascript for loop". If there is something more specific in python, and you don't know the generic term, then all you have to is google "python X in javascript".

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r/django on Reddit: Learn python to get better at JavaScript.

September 3, 2023 -

Good morning guys, I’m considering going the route of full stack Django developer and I have taken done some and I done some coding in JavaScript but it’s hard for me to understand, it’s not intuitive and the logic is not easy to read. I was told that by learning Python well, my JavaScript will get better. Is this true???

Programming skill largely transfers between languages. On top of that Python and JS are not so dissimilar. That said, if you need to get better at JS, practice JS and not something else.

I often switch between js and py as I use React on the front and DRF + FastAPI on the back, I always feel like I come back to a language smarter because of things I have learned in the other.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: I’m switching from Python to JS, what are the best recources online?

January 4, 2022 -

I already tried to ask this on r/javascript but they removed the post

If you already understand programming logic learnxinyminutes.com is great for a quick look at the syntax and quirks of a new language. In your case, see https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/javascript/ For high quality language documentation with examples, I'd recommend MDN. Just type a name of something and add "MDN" after it e.g. array.sort mdn

Don't switch, please

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: How Should I Learn Javascript? I'm Already a Developer

June 1, 2023 -

Greetings. I have been developing software with python for about 2 years. Now I am learning javascript. But I can't decide how I should learn? Should I learn by targeting a project and trying to do it? Or by completing a training. Thanks in advance for the answers. I learned python with the method I mentioned in 1.

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r/learnjavascript on Reddit: Good book for experienced Python programmer to learn JS

August 18, 2021 -

I want to learn JavaScript and want help selecting a good book. I'd prefer if the book is technical and assumes familiarity with programming beforehand. Discussing best practices in JS development and common idioms would also be a plus!

Do you have any suggestions?

Try Eloquent JavaScript. I don’t usually recommend it to beginners; it’s a little terse and assumes a lot of knowledge. But for a developer coming over from another language, it’s probably ideal.

It's a tricky one this, because for the most part, you probably won't need a book to translate Python code into JavaScript. They are quite similar - a for loop is a for loop in any language, and some of the concepts like variable length arguments and first-class functions are similar. But, on the other hand, JavaScript is a language that kind of stands alone as a spectacular mess of a thing. Prototypes, type coercion, truthiness, the ever changing value of "this" - they're all potential gotchas. Douglas Crockford's "JavaScript: the good parts" is old but considered quite seminal. I found "JavaScript: the definitive guide" quite informative. I learned it before the ECMAScript 6 standard though, so no classes and the like when I learned. It likely be a frustrating journey, I suspect. But JS is a cool language, if only for the fact it's quite different to many others.

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r/learnpython on Reddit: Is JavaScript necessary for python web developer.

October 22, 2021 -

Hey I'm learning programming.Python is my go to language. Now in web development,you need to learn html,css, JavaScript.Can you get around it with Django.or you'd recommend I take my time to learn those.I would have anyway if I was absolutely on web development.But I'm more a core python type. It can be web development,can be data science,can AI or machine learning.But I will learn all those.So, Can Django take care of web development alone.It would take a lot of time of learn all three language (may learn some basic html, css anyway).But you get my point Also C or C++ If I wanna understand the concept of low level programming language very well?

yes and no. the vast majority of companies will be using either JS or TypeScript (JS with static typing) as for personal projects, theres more options available. Many applications might not need to run any code in the browser, so you can handle all the logic on the server in python. Anything that you can do with simple form inputs and html elements is doable without JS in Django. If you want to make more interactive applications, there are other frameworks that let you do that, one example being lona-web , which lets you make interactive web apps in python. in simple terms, it provides a small JS script which communicates with the server in realtime and allows you to change the webpage on the fly from python. other JS-less options are: remi works by pre-defining js and html elements anvil.works Flexx transpiles python to js Brython python implementation that runs in the browser

If you want to do web development, I would say learning the frontend (HTML, JS, CSS) is essential. It's not necessary if your focus is on those other areas you mention like data science and AI. In the professional world, there is not a lot of overlap between the data science people and the web dev people. Most will specialize in one or the other.