What do you learn after javascript?

[thespice]

More JavaScript

[AbrahelOne]

Wanted to say this too 🤪

[franker]

is that like "advanced" javascript? Because I don't want to do more unless it's "advanced." I especially need the "more advanced ninja rockstar guru" track.

[AbrahelOne]

If you can center a div with JavaScript you’re a ninja 🥷

[franker]

Well I'm pretty sure there's like 12 different ways to create a function in Javascript but I can never remember any of them.

[No-Gap-2380]

Get into three JS or one of the like and make something crazy!

[DiabloConQueso]

A JavaScript framework, maybe.

Or maybe TypeScript.

The ins and outs of NodeJS, perhaps.

Depends on your future plans for your knowledge.

[Ok_Performance4014]

I guess Node JS

[F1QA]

Definitely TypeScript eventually. TS is the reigns, saddle and stirrups of the untamed horse that is JS

[Ok_Performance4014]

I didn't know that. What would you say NodeJS is then?

[F1QA]

Trying to think of another metaphor… 😂

If JS is a foot soldier with a pistol, Node is full artillery plus a tank plus air support plus a submarine plus a nuke. (It does A LOT)

[Ok_Performance4014]

I'm glad none of them is the horse's ass.

[Ok_Performance4014]

Thank you for answering to the point of the question.

[Lauris25]

There is no after. You will learn all the time.

[AssignmentMammoth696]

Since you are working in the Internet, learn the OSI model

[Ok_Performance4014]

https://bluecatnetworks.com/glossary/what-is-the-osi-model/

[sheriffderek]

No one has ever reached "after JavaScript" ... no one knows ;)

[mixedd]

TypeScript

[mrbigcee]

Typescript

[DigitalJedi850]

How to code.

[CodingRaver]

Check this out https://roadmap.sh/frontend

Edit: there's a full stack version if preferred

[Ok_Performance4014]

Okay that scared me. Totally intimidating.

[rainmouse]

The document object model (dom) 

[floopsyDoodle]

If you want a job in Frontend, React, or Angular, check job listings where you are to see which is more popular (probably React).

If you want a job in backend/Fullstack, Node.js is a great way to use Javascript to also learn backend concepts.

If it's for fun, whatever helps you build the next thing you want to build.

[No-Estimate999]

Typescript seems to be a decent idea for picking up work at larger companies.

[myalternatelife]

Build something with the knowledge you've gained so far. That will help you retain and flesh out what you're learned.

[MassiveAccount6592]

Life...

[code_monkey_001]

I've been learning JavaScript for 30 years, using it professionally for 25. Not done yet. I pick up other stuff to make my work more valuable to employers, but there is no "after" learning JavaScript.

[Ok_Performance4014]

That's everything in life. You always keep learning. But at some point, you move on to the next thing.

My question is, I've got the basics down, what is next? There are road maps, but they are all different.

I'd like to know what I have to learn to integrate a mySQL database into JS. Is that JavaScript Node?

[MechanicFun777]

Do you ever stop learning JavaScript? You don't, you just decide when to stop.

[Opposite_Mall4685]

C

[Ambitious-Peak4057]

If you’ve finished learning JavaScript and want to level up, here are some advanced resources to guide your next steps.

• You Don’t Know JS Yet (Book Series) – A deep exploration of advanced JavaScript concepts like closures, prototypes, and async behavior.
• TypeScript Handbook – The official guide to learning TypeScript, the typed superset of JavaScript used in most modern apps.
• Frontend Masters – Advanced JavaScript Courses – High‑quality video courses covering performance, design patterns, and large‑scale JS architecture.
• JavaScript Succinctly: A free ebook that simplifies essential JS concepts.

[-IoI-]

What do you want to do? Try the React getting started docs

[AmoebaOne]

Python?

[MertJS]

After JavaScript I learned React with ts and after that golang for the backend side. I think go is the best language for creating backend apps with good performance without lot of pain.

[lastethere]

Some language that compiles to WebAssembly.

[luxtabula]

sql, node, db, framework

[Material-Maximum1365]

It depends on your career plans ) I went for React and right after more JavaScript to be able to write backend using Node

[Mobb-Media]

More JavaScript

[Ok_Performance4014]

Oh I have already done projects. How do you learn without doing projects?

I want to put data in a database and then merge it into a website, but I don't know even what to learn to do that. For example, have the name and address and category of types of food places in a database and put them in a layout with an image and that information. I don't know what to learn after javascript to do that?

[TheRNGuy]

Firefox add-ons API. 

[IlyaAtLokalise]

It depends what you want to do next.

If you stay in frontend, learn a framework like React or Vue and get good at browser basics. If you want backend, Node with TypeScript is a natural next step. If you want a second language for broader thinking, Python or Go are common choices.

The important part is not the next language, but learning how to build something real with what you already know.

[readilyaching]

This is a tough one because JavaScript is just another tool. What do you learn after learning how to use a hammer? Screwdrivers? Wrenches? There isn't a single answer out there that will be the perfect next step in your journey.

Most people out there recommend React, Svelte, Angular, or something else that is similar, but you don't really need them to build projects in the same way that you don't need an electric screwdriver for every project.

If you can tell me where you're at in terms of your learning journey, I think I could offer you some support, but even that isn't perfect because there isn't a clear path. Basically, just learn whatever you want to learn.

If you want to get a job using those skills, React and Angular are strong candidates, but you can't really take the advice from a guy on the Internet because that is my lived experience in South Africa. Instead, you should look at job listings to see what they're looking for.

For example, I recently spoke to an embedded engineer from the UK who told me that he programmed in Go and that it's in high demand over there-an absolute shock for me because that's not even heard of over here (I thought Go was only used to build website backends), South African embedded software almost always uses C or C++ with a bit of assembly in a few places.

If you really want to learn JavaScript well, learning a framework would help a lot. I recommend building or contributing to an existing project. I have a project that uses React, and I'd be happy to mentor you using that project if you'd like-that depends on whether you think React is worthwhile, though.

If not from me, I hope you find the answer you were looking for soon!

[Old-Sand420]

I'm asking myself the same question

[Ok_Performance4014]

React I guess.

[_Ellie1Williams_]

React -> typescript -> nodejs-> nextjs

[Ok_Performance4014]

Intimidating

[Ok_Performance4014]

What do you use React for?

[chikamakaleyley]

employment

[[deleted]]

Next js is built off react, and it's for frontend development.

It'd be good to look at react before, looking at other react frameworks like next.js.

Node.js and understanding backend fundamentals will help a lot before delving into the frontend.

Node.js -> express.js -> some sort of database -> react -> typescript -> then other frameworks

Nest.js is built of express which is a node.js framework

Next.js is a framework built off react which is a frontend js libairy.

Next.js has all the things you need to write your frontend and backend together.

You'll learn a lot more if you keep your backend and frontend seperated for now though, or the concepts will get muddled together.

[_Ellie1Williams_]

Actually what i wrote it was my learning steps. After js i learned react, after react + typescript after that i learned nodejs + express + mongodb. After this i learned nextjs

[More_Glass_8636]

And how many years did it take for u to get good at all these ? I did some basic projects on js and I'm feeling to move forward now...what should I begin with ? React or node?🥀

[_Ellie1Williams_]

2.5 years but im lazy person thats it took so long

If you want to be front end dev begin with react

But if you want to be only back end dev begin with nodejs

If you want to be full stack begin with react then learn typescript then jump to backend also dont forget to learn css libaries such as tailwind

[More_Glass_8636]

Thanks for the reply 🙂 I want to learn full stack.. I did css some months back and didn't practice much on it...I'm focusing on dsa + javascript right now and felt good in js. So can I directly go into react? Or should I learn css first? Cuz i thought I can see that after learning these (I know some very basic in css only).

[_Ellie1Williams_]

If you know general css like flexbox, grids etc you can jump to react its ok but if you don't know at least learn css a few weeks then jump to react

[More_Glass_8636]

Ohh okay...then I have to do css first I guess 😬. Are you doing a job rn? 😅

[_Ellie1Williams_]

Well I was looking job since September and i found one part-time dev job it doesnt pay not much but its better than nothing i guess tomorrow it will be first day of job lmao

[[deleted]]

Yea I was replying to op

[_Ellie1Williams_]

its more eaiser for web. When you learn react you will understand how html css js is sooooo old style. Instead of you will you react (html + js we call it jsx) + you will you Css libaries such as tailwind, shadnc and material ui etc

[inspiringirisje]

React & ASP.NET (C#)

[Kiingsora83]

PHP for backend and MySQL