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Intro to JavaScript
freeCodeCamp
2 recommenders · 2 threads · recommended in 2 years, 2022–2023 · score 1.9
A free, self-paced introduction to JavaScript fundamentals on freeCodeCamp, delivered as short reading sections each followed by a coding challenge that must be passed before moving on. The browser-based setup means no local environment installation is needed.
Commenters like its tight read-then-challenge structure and say it gives a clear progression without needing to set up a dev environment or bounce between tutorials.
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I'd recommend starting with freeCodeCamp's introduction to JavaScript course. As someone with very bad ADHD, the structure they provide of giving you a half-page to read, followed immediately by a challenge that you pass or fail before moving onto the page, was ideal for me. They provide you with…
Honestly, the best way to see if you like coding is to maybe do a small course or two. I recommend freecodecamp’s intro to javascript or python (free on youtube) or, even better, Harvard CS50 (also free on youtube). These courses are long, so don’t feel pressured to complete them, maybe just spend…