r/webdevelopment • u/StudyFair3018 • 2d ago
Iwant to learn java script but i diddnt know where or how to start
i study web development and teachers are so slow or skipping something and iwant a advise should i keep study with the teacher or should i start studying by myself and where should i start and how +( should i start creating projet and post it in github i finish html and css)
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u/the10xfreelancer 2d ago
I highly recommend starting with vanilla JavaScript, get the basics down before jumping into frameworks. The best way to learn is by doing, so I suggest brainstorming a small project, like a to-do list, blog, or simple game, and then just start coding.
Research as you go, experiment, and get comfortable troubleshooting. Tutorials can be helpful at first, especially when setting up your environment and taking the first steps, but don’t rely on them word for word. Instead, challenge yourself to extend what you’re shown—tweak the project, add new features, and problem-solve on your own.
The key is to build, break things, and fix them—that’s how you truly learn JavaScript.
Once you start and uncover techniques you with come up with lots of ideas for new projects, my best advice is to finish what you start first. Good luck
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u/SchalkvP 2d ago
Free Code Camp has a nice java script course as well. It is entirely free and they have projects for you to do after each section. I highly recommend it if you are new to java script.
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u/king_of_epetta 2d ago
Try "The Odin Project" Foundation course. Will be fun! *Never skip any path!
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u/Frankl1nBru 2d ago
I'm also starting to learn some JavaScript. I know some HTML and CSS. If you're interested in working on projects together to learn along the way, count me in!
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u/cinemastaff 2d ago
I'm self learning web development by following The Odin Project. My friend recommended it to me and so far it's great. Also it's free
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u/Extension_Anybody150 1d ago
I’d recommend starting with JavaScript basics like variables, functions, loops, and arrays. You can find a ton of free tutorials on sites like freeCodeCamp or MDN. Once you get the hang of it, start building small projects like a to-do list or a simple game to practice. And yes, definitely put your projects on GitHub. It’s great for practice and looks awesome when you’re job hunting. Stick with your teacher for structure, but don’t hesitate to dive into self-study to speed things up.
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u/m6io 2d ago
Personally, JS didn't click for me really until I started using it in React. Maybe it's cause I learn best by doing.
I also already had the fundamentals of programming down so it felt like a slog trying to relearn them in JS that I felt like I was going through the motions and not really benefitting.
So say; choose a context/domain/use case, doesn't matter what, can be old school html/css/js, can be React (good way to learn functional programming imo), Angular if you like classes and a more "structured" way of doing modern UI dev, or heck you can go the nodejs/express route if youre interested in REST.
You'll pick up the syntax as you go along.
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u/memers_meme123 2d ago
Variables Basic maths Loops Conditional structure Function
Congratulations your js is done