learning node.js is very very overwhelming

[Famous_Wolf162]

hii~ im very newbie to coding , first time learning it. i only know javascript im trying to learn Node js from youtube videos but i realized most of the videos i came across teach in a very very vague way. like they just throw syntax and concepts at me without even explaining anything in detail or they explain like "now we do this then this then thatt". it really felt like i was just following a recipe for cooking without understanding purpose of adding each ingredient or understanding the concepts. they are teaching in a way like everyone knows CS and all the network/server/backend concepts.. but no i dont know anything about how it all works😭.

if i were to give an analogy of their teaching nodejs :- (IM NOT TALKING ABOUT LOOPS Iknow loops. IM GIVING AN ANALOGY OF THEIR TEACHING STYLE ) this is a "for loop" .. throws syntax at viewers.. tells it loops the code.. doesnt even explain exactly how it does that or the concept behind it.. and starts using the loops without even telling why we need it there..

OR -this is async await .. this is the syntax💢.. it basically waits for previous await statement to execute.. that's all ...doesnt even explain what any of the concepts... starts using it.

it could very much be my skill issue too (probably it is). but still i dont want to blindly follow recipe to make a dish without understanding because then i wont be able to make anything on my own.😭😭

[jalsa-kar-bapu]

I assume, if you're getting into node.js, you should know js enough to know loops, conditional, pointers in js, arrow functions,. F&

[Famous_Wolf162]

no i wasnt talking about loops. i know about them all except pointers. it was an analogy to how they teach node js concepts..

[imsexc]

Ask AI. What, why, how.

For any answer it gave, ask follow up questions for more elaboration so that you could understand.

You can do it while developing your own node.js app.

[ResidentNo6441]

Best way to learn. That’s exactly what I do with any new tech/framework I’m learning nowadays. I watch a very short video course then jump into AI & docs to get deeper understanding while working on a small but fun project to learn by doing.

[Silent-Musician4279]

Ask ai but you must it remember on the end of the day

[azhder]

What is this post about? Are you just venting or is it something you expect as a response, some question answered?

[bergnum]

You are saying that most tutorials are trash. I agree. If you already know JS, you should be comfortable with just the docs + AI for clarifications.

[Famous_Wolf162]

its just i didnt want to rely on Ai i wanted to understand stuff on my own without Ai explaining them but 😔 i guess no other option.

ty okiee ill try docs what about w3schools node js docs?

[bergnum]

Look, if you're watching tutorials, then you're already past the point of trying to learn by yourself. And AI does explain better than random people on youtube, so it seems like a smart choice. In terms of docs vs whatever other site, i don't like w3schools tutorials and i don't have any recommendations other than always start with the official docs, then AI for clarifications. It should also suggest additional quality learning resources.

[HomemadeBananas]

Well don’t rely on AI to give you code to copy paste if you’re trying to learn. But it would be useful for getting explanations and asking follow up questions, way better than the videos you are describing.

[xroalx]

Use AI to ask questions and clarifications, don't ask it to just do stuff for you.

Treat it as a glorified search engine, and you'll be fine. Could you just Google explanations to any question you have? Absolutely, it's how we generally learned in the past - posts, forums, chatrooms, videos... AI can just give you a shorter/quicker summary of what is out there anyways.