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JavaScript Crash Course for Beginners

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3 recommenders · 17 threads · recommended in 2 years, 2021–2022 · score 2.8

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A free YouTube crash course by Brad Traversy that introduces JavaScript fundamentals for complete beginners, part of Traversy Media's HTML, CSS, and JavaScript crash course series.

Commenters point to it as a short, project-oriented starting point in Traversy's beginner series, and several list it as the third step of a roughly six-hour web basics path.

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  1. Strongly recommendsNiagaraThistler/webdev2022in “Can you become a web developer through a trainee program If you only have basic web dev knowledge from before?”

    Even with bootcamps and trainee programs and a degree, you never really "know". Imposter syndrome is a thing even with devs who have 13+ years experience, 100's of sites under their belt, and multi-million dollar projects. You just always feel like you don't know enough or someone knows more. If…

  2. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2022in “Front End Developer Path”

    You should take a look at the FAQ. They contain a ton of useful information for anyone who wants to learn programming. Also, here's a learning path I can recommend: * HTML Crash Course for Absolute Beginners * CSS Crash Course for Absolute Beginners * JavaScript Crash Course for Beginners * Build…

  3. RecommendsGreedy_Tip_9846r/learnprogramming2022in “Just started learning JavaScript, feeling discouraged”

    If you are new to web development, Javascript will be the hardest to learn. it's normal. for my own preference. The best way to learn javascript is by jumping into the MDN javascript documentation, youtube crash course, and building projects(simple). by building simple projects you may apply your…

  4. RecommendsNiagaraThistler/webdev2022in “Overwhelmed by new technologies”▲ 7

    I was in this "paralysis by analysis" stage for years. I actually crippled my career for a long time because I kept seeing all these new frameworks popping up and kept thinking I had to learn them all but not sure which one to start with or which ones to focus on. In the end I didn't learn…

  5. RecommendsNiagaraThistler/webdev2022in “What "leveled you up" as a developer or accelerated your learning?”▲ 13

    As you wish! I just pasted the content from my other comment. \----------------------------- I've been in Web Dev for 13+ years. This is what I would tell myself if I could go back in time:Subscribe to the Traversy Media YouTube channel. Do the following free tutorials on this channel: 1. HTML…

  6. RecommendsNiagaraThistler/webdev2022in “do i need to learn java or c before learning JavaScript?”▲ 2

    No. Don't learn C or Java, unless you want to build with C or Java. If your goal is to work with HTML, CSS, and Javascript, learn those. If you want to learn general programming concepts you will be able to do so with Javascript. As is my default, I would recommend you look at Traversy Media's…

  7. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2022in “Website Creation”▲ 1

    Here's a learning path I can recommend: * HTML Crash Course for Absolute Beginners * CSS Crash Course for Absolute Beginners * JavaScript Crash Course for Beginners * Build An HTML5 Website With A Responsive Layout That's about 6 hours of video and should help you learn how to make very simple…

  8. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2022in “Learning JavaScript”▲ 1

    You should take a look at the **FAQ**. It answers your question and many other questions you're going to have at some point when you start practicing programming. My personal opinion is that an app is not a good way to learn programming. You can dabble with it to see what coding is like but…

  9. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “Im very interested in becoming a front end or full stack developer. Can anyone point me out to the best resources/roadmaps/online courses to make this a reality and recommend a schedule i could stick to?”▲ 5

    In that case, you may want to start with the frontend and move towards backend once you understand at least the basics of frontend. Here's relatively short learning path I can recommend: * HTML Crash Course for Absolute Beginners * CSS Crash Course for Absolute Beginners * JavaScript Crash Course…

  10. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “How can i start learning javascript”▲ 1

    You should take a look at the **FAQ.** They contain tips on getting started, learning resources, project ideas as well as a lot of other general information. If you already understand programming, you can just look up Learn X in Y Minutes - Where X Is JavaScript for a quick look at the syntax and…

  11. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “New to programming”▲ 4

    Your question is quite broad but, if I understood what you're asking, I think you should ask yourself what kind of programming you want to learn. If you want to learn how to make websites, you should start with HTML, CSS and JavaScript fundamentals, in that order. The goal could be that you'll…

  12. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “Are there any coding mentor website/apps?”▲ 7

    Sounds like a plan. Feel free to message me if you get stuck on something or have questions. Also, if you haven't already, You should take a look at the **FAQ**. Also, your learning path is yours to design but here's relatively short learning path I can recommend: 1. HTML Crash Course for Absolute…

  13. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “I want to learn HTML. Where do I start?”▲ 3

    When you get into learning it, you'll notice there really isn't much you can do with HTML. So, unless you have a specific reason to only learn HTML, you might want to learn the traditional HTML, CSS and JavaScript trio. Here's relatively short learning path I can recommend: 1. HTML Crash Course…

  14. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “Java or JavaScript”▲ 1

    If you want to make apps and websites, I would recommend JavaScript since it's the language of the internet and you can use it for websites, servers, mobile apps and desktop apps. If you decide to go for JavaScript web development, here's a relatively short learning path I can recommend: 1. HTML…

  15. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “Looking to learn some language after learning pseudocode”▲ 1

    You should take a look at the **FAQ** They contain tips on getting started, choosing language, learning resources, project ideas as well as a lot of other general information. If you're interested in web development, here's a relatively short learning path I can recommend: 1. HTML Crash Course for…

  16. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “Beginner learner”▲ 1

    You should take a look at the **FAQ** They contain tips on getting started, choosing language, learning resources, project ideas as well as a lot of other general information. A relatively short learning path I can recommend: 1. HTML Crash Course for Absolute Beginners 2. CSS Crash Course for…

  17. RecommendsJnsjknnr/learnprogramming2021in “Any tips for learning HTML and CSS?”▲ 1

    A relatively short learning path I can recommend: 1. HTML Crash Course for Absolute Beginners 2. CSS Crash Course for Absolute Beginners 3. JavaScript Crash Course for Beginners 4. Build An HTML5 Website With A Responsive Layout That's about 6 hours of video and should help you learn how to make…

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