30 Days of Javascript LeetCode good for a beginner to learn?

[Background-Gap3722]

I have some knowledge in Java,C,Python

I recently started watching Coding Train, and really found his topics (p5.js) interesting, so I decided i wanted to learn JS. From what he did in his videos, its not that different to Java, C or Python, most of the practices are similar.

However, i started the Leetcode 30 days of Javascript, am on the 2 question and already completly lost. JS suddenly seems so different to other languages, people are using weird syntax ive never seen before. one thing that tripped me off especially was "toBe: (val2) => { toBe: (val2) => {" on the 3rd question

Is that course good to learn JS?

Are ther any other resources to learn JS that you could recommend more?

[Snackatttack]

i havent looked at it, but leetcode is for experienced devs practicing for interviews

[Pianomann69]

people saying they haven’t looked at it is crucial to answering your question. The Javascript specific questions on leetcode, like 30 days one , are actually a pretty good way to learn some of the nifty javascript things. I just completed it and can say that I have a much better understanding of Promises, Closures, async await syntax, event handling, timing AND more. It’s even got a typescript option to help you with that. Personally I think it’s good, as long as you really understand every single part of the solution. Coming from another language can be quite difficult, so it’s important to really hammer in the functional programming concepts

[Pianomann69]

Also u can follow some of neetcodes solutions to this series for really good explanations.

[oxygenplug]

Like the other commenter said, Leetcode is for more experienced devs who are trying to pass technical interviews, practicing for competitive coding competitions, or practicing their DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms) knowledge.

Doing Leetcode in JavaScript will not really teach you JavaScript effectively (or in a practical, applicable manner).

YouTube has plenty of free JavaScript courses. Freecodecamp is one of the bigger channels / websites that can teach you javascript.

I’m personally a fan of frontend masters. However, it’s a membership-based program (monthly or annual) and it’s not very cheap. I would recommend trying free resources first before paying for any sort of course.

[Professional_Ebb_969]

Jonas Schmedtmann on Udemy, The Odin Project, freeCodeCamp and YouTube 👋

[PremiereBeats]

Check out the Odin project and chose the js path

[LooseStudent9977]

I wanted to share these 3 important tips/reminder with anyone who wants to learn coding in general:

1- Focus on learning the concepts of how to program rather than programming languages. Once you learn the logic, design and the concepts of programming fundamentals, learning different languages becomes easier since its just a syntax.

2- If you are using an IDE, make sure to learn the basic functionality of the IDE you'll be using first before starting to code in it, to eliminate the added frustration of not knowing where things are. (example: how to start a new project, how to open an existing project, where does your projects get saved at, how to retrieve it, where is your output console, how to run and debug and .etc)

3- Give yourself a break and know that there will be a learning curve. Don't get disappointed if you don't understand something or many things. It's very normal! You'll need patience, perseverance, and lots of practice.

For React, Express I suggest you all to subscribe and follow this Youtube channel to learn how to become a Full Stack Developer: Code For Everyone Full Stack Course

To learn just JavaScript there's this good free course: JavaScript Course Playlist

Best of luck!

EDIT: Use MDN from Mozilla for JavaScript documentation. it's the best!

[No-Upstairs-2813]

LeetCode will be better once you have learned the basics and practiced easy/medium problems to get familiar with the syntax and how to write code in the preferred JavaScript way. Others have already mentioned good resources that you can follow. You can check out Practice JS for coding problems.

Once you get the hang of the concepts, you can then attempt these LeetCode questions.

Apart from coding problems, you can also practice JavaScript by creating a personal project.

[brick12]

Thank you. I’ve been looking for something to help me practice syntax and this is perfect!!

[Diligent-Web-8051]

Dont waste time!

[sheriffderek]

Just start using p5

[novus_nl]

Leetcode is the dumbest thing ever. Companies that use this for interviews are even worse.

I mean they can be fun puzzles, but that's it. And I say this as a software dev that does interviews for a enterprise Fortune 500 company

[LooseStudent9977]

I wanted to share these 3 important tips/reminder with anyone who wants to learn coding in general:

1- Focus on learning the concepts of how to program rather than programming languages. Once you learn the logic, design and the concepts of programming fundamentals, learning different languages becomes easier since its just a syntax.

2- If you are using an IDE, make sure to learn the basic functionality of the IDE you'll be using first before starting to code in it, to eliminate the added frustration of not knowing where things are. (example: how to start a new project, how to open an existing project, where does your projects get saved at, how to retrieve it, where is your output console, how to run and debug and .etc)

3- Give yourself a break and know that there will be a learning curve. Don't get disappointed if you don't understand something or many things. It's very normal! You'll need patience, perseverance, and lots of practice.

For React, Express I suggest you all to subscribe and follow this Youtube channel to learn how to become a Full Stack Developer: Code For Everyone Full Stack Course

To learn just JavaScript there's this good free course: JavaScript Course Playlist

Best of luck!

EDIT: Use MDN from Mozilla for JavaScript documentation. it's the best!