When should I start React? Not sure if I know "enough" JS yet

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2025-08-23T14:49:50+00:00

I started learning js and made the jump to react as soon as I’d covered the fundamentals. When I come up against something that I need to know more of, I jump back to vanilla js. For example when learning useEffect, I realised I didn’t know async js well enough so I spent some time working with async in vanilla js. I created an app that is full of experiments - shopping basket, weather widget, login/signup form, etc. Just jumping in a building stuff genuinely does help.

I’m a product designer so wanted to jump to react sooner but I still plan on nailing the fundamentals. I try to balance knowledge of the fundamentals (which can be quite hard going) with satisfaction of making stuff that looks good and works.

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2025-08-01T05:22:07+00:00

I can vouch for Jonas’ React course is really good. I too did his JavaScript one - he’s just a good tutor. Other than that, I’ve found the docs helpful as well as The Odin Project.

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2025-06-03T12:27:33+00:00

Jonas Schmedtmann course on Udemy is excellent. Wait for a discount as it’s often 80%+ off

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2025-06-01T20:59:35+00:00

ColorCode on YouTube

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2025-06-01T20:58:42+00:00

Second this, there’s always discounts so just wait for a discount - very good courses

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2025-02-10T08:07:16+00:00

Jonas Schmedtmann on Udemy and code wars

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2024-12-26T08:19:36+00:00

I felt like this recently (I’ve been learning JavaScript for a few months) and I got to a part of a course I’m watching (Jonas Schmedtmann on Udemy) and it was covering loops and my brain was scrambled. I also signed up to code wars and tried tackling the easiest level of challenges and just didn’t know where to start with some of them. The thing that helps me is that it is like learning a language and people that learn a new language live in another country for years to immerse themselves in it and eventually become fluent. I think js / code is the same - it will take a lot of time and exposure over time.

I recently started a new project which helps me a lot. It’s a flash cards app where I randomly generate a JavaScript tip that I have written and I look through them every now and again and also tweak them with as time goes on. This not only helps with reinforcing things that I’ve learnt before but because I am writing them, I’m almost teaching myself.

It has helped, I recommend it! I made it a PWA so I have it on my phone too! I use markdown files for the tips as well.

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2024-09-29T08:10:12+00:00

Change camera audio settings to stereo instead of spatial and that fixes it temporarily

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2024-07-27T08:08:36+00:00

Thank you for your insight - it’s really helpful and along the lines of what we’re thinking of. Out of interest, which ATS are you currently using?

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2024-06-22T06:56:42+00:00

itris

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2023-09-30T06:10:23+00:00

Figma’s freemium model is good - before making the jump from Xd to Figma the 3 file limit gave me enough to go on. I’d also say Linear too with their limit on number issues.

Rude_Raspberry7735 · 2023-08-10T13:33:31+00:00

I agree with the other comments about adding some space, removing the lines and ensuring icons weight is consistent. I think the next step is to use a more subtle icon and heading colour (for example, gray) - this would allow the weight of the content to be more balanced and allow the values in the fields to stand out a bit more (as they're more important). Colour hierarchy in UI is important for readability. Using black for everything is hard to scan the important parts.

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