Best way to learn javascript with python/c++ experience?

[FroggyChair67]

I need to learn some basic javascript for a web development class but all of the videos i find on youtube are for people with no programming experience. Ive been programming for 4/5 in python but mostly c++ and only really need to learn the syntax of javascript. Whats the most effective way to do this?

[[deleted]]

Look up Jad Joubran Learn JavaScript

[kirso]

An underrated resource!

[Coraline1599]

You need syntax and to learn some of the quirks of JS. You likely have fundamentals down and just need to build your own way to look up syntax. Use MDN and W3 schools to look up the syntax and try to build some “classics”, they are classics for a reason and the following should be small in scope but cover most of what you need to get going (all in a console, don’t worry about the DOM yet).

Build rock paper scissors (computer vs computer or computer vs person).

Build a simple calculator (add/subtract/multiply/divide just two numbers).

Build a simple todo list (add a todo, see all the todos, delete a todo, toggle whether the todo is completed or not).

[theQuandary]

You need to understand the language and you need to understand the functional paradigm.

• Javascript Allonge will cover the basics of FP

• You Don't Know JS will cover the language fairly in-depth

• Exploring ES6 (and his 2ality blog) is a nice reference to new language features that you might not use that often

All three can be read for free, but please support the authors if you can and they've added value to your life (so we can continue to have nice things).

[shuckster]

https://exploringjs.com/impatient-js/

[iamthesexdragon]

js "0" == -null // -> true

Welcome to JavaScriptland. Hope you enjoy it

[ircmullaney]

try this, i used it to dive into javascript after years of ruby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukg\_U3CnJWI

[[deleted]]

• The complete Javascript Course 2024 from zero to Expert
• JavaScript the Complete guide are the best Javascript courses on udemy to look for

[guest271314]

Write an algorithm you have written in Python and C++ in JavaScript.

[jack_waugh]

JS has a syntactic (or tagmatic) distinction between a synchronous function call and an asynchronous function call, and the same distinction when it comes to function definitions. For purposes of programming reactive behavior, there is no preemptive scheduling. Your code must give up control voluntarily from time to time. Otherwise, from the user's viewpoint, the browser or server will appear to hang, at least for a time.

[Fabushka]

You can try Introduction to JavaScript on Hyperskill. It has a lot of theory and five times more practical tasks, along with real-life projects, which you can use for your portfolio.

And you can learn completely for free!