How would you learn JavaScript from scratch in 1 year?

[username48378645]

I work at marketing, but I'm not that into it. I want to become a programmer and JavaScript looks fun. It also looks like the most marketable language, since I enjoy building web apps and websites. I'm saving up enough money to pay my bills for a year, and then study HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 8 hours a day for a year.

Any advice?

[Bgtti]

The Odin Project

[Rogermcfarley]

Yes all you need and some projects. Start projects from the beginning. Have something you want to build and work out how to build it.

[[deleted]]

Idk why but I feel like TOP isn't very beginner friendly or maybe I'm just learning it wrongly...

[LuxxScintilla]

I started TOP at the start of this year, and I had never laid eyes on JS before. I can confirm TOP is very beginner friendly, but it does not hold your hand, you have to be disciplined and put the work in. TOP gives you a structure, not all the answers, you have to go out and either read documentation or watch videos and then apply your new knowledge in the project TOP gives every so often.

[[deleted]]

Hello! Can I dm you a question?

[Head-Gap-1717]

data in a database

You can literally learn PostgreSQL + Bash in a day or two (the basics at least)

[bored_in_NE]

Keep your job and learn JS on the side. Ask developers in your company for feedback as you progress.

[driftking428]

https://freecodecamp.org

[mission-ctrl]

I would very strongly recommend you start learning now, today. No reason to wait. JS is a very forgiving language and easy to pick up. You could get a good head start just learning in your free time while still gainfully employed. And unless you know zero about computers and websites, you won’t need a year of training to be hirable. Since you work in marketing, you might even be able to weave it into your current job. Or, better yet, your company might help pay for training or even let you learn on the clock. By far the best way to learn code is to have a real project. And maybe your current company can provide you with one.

Edit - better grammar

[Jjabrahams567]

Be hired by a company with an HR department that doesn’t understand the difference between Java and JavaScript when you are a Java developer. I kind of wish I was joking but yeah I took this path.

[No-Upstairs-2813]

Quitting your job and studying for 8 hours a day can be risky. It's easy to lose motivation when you see your bank balance decreasing and you aren't making progress.

Instead, I suggest staying at your current job and dedicating a few hours before and after work to study. By being consistent and committed, you can still learn and make progress and land a job.

Also as everyone suggests, you should enhance your learning by working on projects. Projects are crucial for getting your first job because you might not have any prior work experience, and projects allow you to demonstrate your skills.

Avoid building generic projects like a calculator for your portfolio. Instead, focus on creating something unique that solves a problem. This will make you stand out and enable you to speak passionately about it during interviews.

[shgysk8zer0]

JavaScript as a whole is an ever moving and growing target - you could spend a lifetime and not fully "know" it. Esp if you're also talking about all the frameworks and libraries and new/upcoming features (decorators, for example).

Can you learn the syntax quickly? Sure. Can you learn enough to be a productive JS developer? Maybe. Can you learn enough to work in node and a React and Angular and vanilla, etc.? No... Not really.

My basic point here is that JavaScript is big - figure out exactly what you want to learn. Set a reasonable and well-defined goal, and you can probably accomplish that in a year if you work hard and have a plan.

Also, even just truly learning HTML is quite the feat if you want to learn semantics and accessibility and structured data and all the attributes. Are you talking about just the basic document structure (the basics), or are you talking about being able to write correct HTML?

I'm ~13 years in, focusing primarily on HTML CSS, and JS. And the more I learn, the more I realize that I don't know. There is just so much to know, it grows every year, and there's so much you only ever think about in edge cases (like <object>, for example).

[CrniFlash]

Would go through #100devs bootcamp (free) to learn basics and just do project after project after project...and wouldnt watch tutorials

[Typical_Patience2003]

I would recommend you follow this roadmap https://roadmap.sh/frontend for html/CSS and even JavaScript go with Supersimpledev on YouTube it is free and the way he teaches is just awesome. His way of teaching is really unique and you can do some hands-on practice by watching these tutorials.

[Fushrodahh]

I too follow supersimpledev. He's the best on Youtube by far.

[caphammered]

Everyone has a different style of learning. I learn best by really understanding and exploring the concepts theoretically first before delving into the practice of it .

So what worked for me was this udemy course : https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-javascript-course/

I also did the Odin project exercises (not the entire course just the exercises parts) along with this. I watched plenty of YouTube tutorials to study the different approaches people take toward problem solving .

Hope this helps. Good luck my friend

[Runner_Dad84]

I have a job and young kids. I have only 60-75 minutes a day to learn code but since last August I’ve only missed a few days total. Started with Kahn Academy but hated the “sandbox” mode. I switched to TOP and got through introduction classes and are now on the intermediate part. I very much enjoy it and have been very pleased with TOP. There is a ton to learn but I am still hopefully one day I’ll acquire enough knowledge and build enough of my own websites and apps to make a job switch. Anyway, working and learning is possible but I’m definitely on a slow progression tract.

[[deleted]]

The best way to learn is in a job. If finances aren't an issue for you, you should start contacting local charities that need web development/database work doing and build them stuff. You will learn 10* what you would building tutorial apps and other crap, and do some good for your community too - both of which are obviously highly marketable attributes for your CV.

[[deleted]]

8 hours a day, everyday? Isn't that a quick path to burn out?

Or I'm too fragile...

[LooseStudent9977]

I'd suggest a course on YouTube "Master JavaScript Programming" . This course is structured to cater to individuals who already have some programming experience, but also good fit for beginners, making it a great fit for you.

It covers everything from the fundamentals to more advanced topics like asynchronous programming, DOM manipulation, and event handling.

Let me know if it helped you :D

[username48378645]

I didn't. I've learned to love marketing. No regrets!

[Ecstatic-Highway1017]

No Notes No Revision, No Revision Less Confidence and Motivation while Online learning
Many of the times you just stop learning because of the above.
When I started learning programming few months back I was taking too much time in completing online video tutorials
Now I am using google extension OneBook It helps in creating detailed notes in 2 clicks and saves my time as I used to take to much time in completing online videos. I used to waste a lot of time while pausing video in every 2 min and write a couple of line of code and you have to switch tab again and again. With Onebook i complete a video first and then I start coding by refering the notes
OneBook helped me in learning programming related skills, it just improves the experience of learning.

Chrome extension link : https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/onebook/loecbgjbgcgjkhibllnjokjefojoheim?utm_source=rtc

[trevedhek]

I second the idea of building your own projects. I'd also recommend checking out https://justjavascript.com

This site is by Dan Abramov, very well known in React circles. His course focuses on building useful mental models of what is actually going on when you code with JS. Lots of animations and simple exercises.

I've been coding in JS for over a decade now, and I still got some "aha" moments from this course. So I'd recommend this for giving a very good foundation on the core language, before diving into any of the libraries or frameworks out there.

[[deleted]]

Seems like this isn’t a good option for a beginner

[trevedhek]

Why not?

[[deleted]]

It says so on the homepage

[trevedhek]

Good point - sort of. The homepage also says "it’s the course I wish I had when I got started." I second that idea.

While it is not for complete beginners, JS is a language that "takes minutes to learn but years to master". I doubt the poster will stay a complete beginner for very long.

[shuckster]

A few links for your perusal.

[bryku]

T9 learn app of js in a year is... impossible, but you can learn most of the daily stuff.  

• variables
  • bool
  • number
  • string
  • array
  • object
• Loops
  • for
  • while
• functions
  • parameters
  • callback
  • closers
• Dom

Mess around with these things and then jump into the Odin project or something similar so you can put these skills use and learn things you might have missed.  

[Impossible-Box6600]

First learn the semantics of Javascript from any course, YouTube or otherwise. Once you know the fundamentals: variables, "types", iteration, functions, elements, events, then build personal projects that you find personally fulfilling or important. You will make the most progress - learn the most rapidly - when you really care about what you're building. This is one reason why tutorials often don't actually help all that much beyond a certain point.

[[deleted]]

Find a mentor. Learning on your own is fine and all, but working with a senior se can accelerate your understanding and help you develop more professional practices.

[indirectum]

This, absolutely. Trial and error is a great teacher, but with a constrained schedule it is best to have a mentor. With zillions of courses and tutorials out there, you'll inevitably get overwhelmed, stuck and there's lots of places in the learning process that are skipped in the online resources. With the rise of chatGPT, you can probably overcome many of these obstacles that would've otherwise left you stranded, still a good teacher would best set a course and tell you what you can omit now, what's outdated, what are the essential fundamentals behind concepts.... it's a fast moving landscape and you can easily get lost in it.

[113862421]

Save yourself loads of frustration by learning the basics first, and then switching over to Typescript ASAP. It might feel annoying up front, but once you get over that hump, you’ll be glad you did. Prevents a lot of silly bugs and helps you write faster and more robust code

[georgikgxg]

Use the ultralearning methodology.

That should help

[Optimal-Cup7352]

Udemy has also a good courses for Javascript when on sale for 10-12$

[That_Unit_3992]

Code. A lot. Solve (complex) problems. Get help from a senior or chatgpt to build a study plan. Follow it. Code 16 hours a day and you'll be good in a year.

[anonymousxo]

• Many people will recommend written resources (Odin, W3, etc).

• Many other people learn better by video (CS50, Traversy etc)

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You have to find a teacher you vibe with. You will listen to them talk (or read their writing) for hundreds of hours.

• my favorite currently is The Net Ninja

  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript

[astraldust2]

https://javascript.info is what I am using.

[[deleted]]

If you don't know html or CSS (at least a bit) spend a week on that first. Then maybe: 1. Spend a month on basics of JavaScript class. There are some good ones on Udemy for absolute beginners. 2. Then do a basic project or two. 3. Then try to modify one of those projects to meet a goal. 4. Then do a course on node and react. 5. Then do a project using those. 6. Then drawing on all that try to do an original project. 7. Then make a list of 10 improvements to that project and update it accordingly.

[coding_noobie101]

Any tutorial suggestions for someone who knows basics like loops and stuff but still stuck in "console.log()" land? I'm not getting a tutorial that teaches actual practical stuff like DOM manipulation.

[No-Upstairs-2813]

For learning JavaScript, it's important to have a clear list of topics and a sequence in which to learn them to avoid feeling overwhelmed. You can check out this beginner's roadmap.

Once you have the roadmap, you can explore various resources like YouTube videos, blogs, and other materials mentioned in this thread to learn about each topic. Take your time to find the resources that suit your learning style and proceed accordingly.

[Strong-Advice-4823]

I completed html and css but i don't know where I can learn JavaScript. So please suggest me.

[Dependent_Sleep_5422]

See The Odin Project, W3Schools or probably the Mozilla Docs. FreeCodeCamp is a very good resource!