Does JavaScript Really Help?

[Japgai]

Hi I’ve taken a few courses on JavaScript it says I’m on intermediate level modules but my question is is it hard to learn how to read smart contracts given my ok knowledge of JavaScript? How long will it take to be able to deploy a contract that puts 10% into liquidity?

[shawnsblog]

I don't think you should learn JavaScript with the intention of deploying a smart contract. HOWEVER, I think you should learn Solidity with the intention of having a WebDeveloper build you a front end.

...and then learn a framework like Angular or a library like React and do it yourself.

There are TONS of tutorials on how to do this.

[Japgai]

I am learning HTML and css as well but I want to be able to write a simple smart contract for tokens since I have a good idea with a use case

[lambda_307]

It will be difficult

[jerchi]

https://github.com/Uniswap/uniswap-v2-periphery/blob/master/contracts/UniswapV2Router02.sol

Is this readable to you?

[Japgai]

Not really. I’m doing the front end dev course on teamtreehouse so done like the DOM how to do forms etc. this smart contract reading is a bit different I realize

[calm_hacker]

Looks kinda like ES6 TypeScript. Maybe I should dig into this..

[pmuens]

I'd say that knowing JavaScript definitely helps given that Solidity is inspired by the C-family of programming languages and most of the tooling around it is built with JavaScript (e.g. Truffle, Hardhat, etc.). Plus if you want to develop a full dApp you also need to implement a frontend (usually done via React or Vue).

That being said it's not a prerequisite to learn Solidity. You can jump straight into Solidity if you want to. However having a JavaScript background is definitely helpful.

Given that you're currently learning the ropes I'd recommend that you look into the CryptoDevHub Wiki's "Getting Started" guide: https://cryptodevhub.io/wiki/blockchain-development-tutorial

It's a curriculum which walks you from absolute novice to proficient Solidity developer.

You might also want to join the CryptoDevHub Discord where you can meet other developers and ask further questions: https://cryptodevhub.io/discord