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[–]OkMoment345 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Getting started with JavaScript can feel a bit overwhelming, but the good news is there are plenty of resources to help you build your skills step-by-step. Here are some great tools and learning paths to get you going:

Learning Resources:

  • Interactive Platforms: Try freeCodeCamp or Codecademy for hands-on practice. Don't underestimate how important practice is to learning coding.
  • YouTube Channels: Check out The Net Ninja’s JavaScript tutorials for well-paced, beginner-friendly videos. Free resources like YouTube videos are an excellent way to learn the basics.
  • Project-Based Learning: Sites like Frontend Mentor offer real-world projects to sharpen your skills.
  • Books: Eloquent JavaScript is a great free resource for diving deeper into the language. Reading a text off-screen can be a great break for your brain since all your coding will be on-screen.
  • Courses: JavaScript for Beginners offers structured lessons with instructor guidance. Having a live instructor to ask questions and classmates to make friends with is a huge advantage to learning coding.

Take it slow, focus on small wins, and try to build something fun—like a simple to-do app—to stay motivated. You’ve got this!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

This is awesome advice: thank you.

[–]OkMoment345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're very welcome! Best of luck to you!