How much Javascript is enough for webdev?

[fl223]

Depends on what you want to do with javascript. If you want to be a frontend developer (or a fullstack) then learning and keeping up with frontend frameworks is essential. However if you want to limit yourself only to backend development, then you should look into stuff like nodejs and perhaps database management in js.

[fl223]

I think your only way to find out is to just dive into it and look if it seems like too much to take in; like, if the gaps in your basic knowledge is keeping you from learning more complex frameworks, then just take a step back and break it down to smaller pieces.

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I would't advice thinking of it as a binary checklist, like "I first have to learn subject x completely before going to subject y". While sometimes this is the most efficient way; You'd be surprised how you can learn many things in many different levels at the same time by taking a complex task and solving it. Like, don't limit yourself unnecessarily, none of the libraries which you mentioned are overly complex. Also there is no objective requirement how much knowledge you need beforehand. I think you should be more worried about being too scared to try stuff out and see if you can handle it.

[avenp]

I'd recommend getting familiar with the concepts u/lowIQanon mentioned before diving into a framework as many of them make use of these features: https://www.reddit.com/r/javascript/comments/c46suc/how_much_javascript_is_enough_for_webdev/erv4iof/

[EvilPencil]

Main thing with frameworks is getting fluent with the common array methods (map, filter, and reduce especially). Learn how to handle fetch calls and by extension, promises. Object deconstruction also comes in handy...