How Much JavaScript is Enough in 2024?

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:36 - Why JavaScript is so important
2:27 - Tailor Brands (AD)
3:30 - Setting Realistic Expectations
4:57 - Foundational Concepts
5:58 - Variables & Data Types
6:40 - Operators
6:58 - Control Structures
7:44 - Focus on Projects not tutorials
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[@RealChrisSean]

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[@Walker-ky9vy]

Set clear goals, build small projects, and embrace challenges. Break down concepts into manageable chunks, practice regularly, and seek out online communities for support and inspiration. Remember, progress is a journey, not a destination.

[@homecoder7816]

Are you saying the people who are only concerned about the destination are: losers/failiures/buffoons/unsuccessful/unprofessional programmers?

[@TheSoulCrisis]

@@homecoder7816 There's no way to be an effective or solid programmer only being concerned with results and not the process to get there.....but you could just do that and solve problems for yourself or a company if little complexity is required for the role. If you just want results you can try getting Chat GPT to spit logic out for you, then muddle with it, find another resource to take shortcuts, or learn to do things the right way with in-depth learning. I think those not concerned with the process won't enjoy the field as much and they certainly won't be as good at problem-solving, but it doesn't mean they can't land and perform some jobs well.

[@amariiah]

👏👏👏👏“Just because it takes you longer or are able to learn it faster doesn’t make you better or less than someone else.” 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@peterarcuri3291]

Thank you for this Chris! I started to code because of you, lol. I'm taking my time learning the fundamentals

[@Gamer-kj3vi]

Ok I have one question when can I get a entry level job or how much knowledge should I need to get an entry level job, “i have finished learning html and css and just doing project with them to build confidence”

[@aricwilliamsdeveloper]

Thanks for this, I was looking at what stack to build mobile apps, react native!!!!

[@richardbray]

What camera are you using to record? The quality looks so good.

[@ramzyabdul185]

I Just subscribed with this video.. I'm fired up to start JavaScript ASAP 💪💪💪

[@magonazz1]

I know sounds bizzare, but would you mind sharing the track you featured at the last few minutes of the video😁please

[@Demilada]

I think that was my main issue I was consuming tutorial after tutorial, I think what’s helped me most is doing a section building small projects based on a topic then building more complex projects combining topics.

[@TheSoulCrisis]

Yep stepping away from the tutorials is a big step in the learning phase!

[@betterstack]

Great sum-ups Chris 👏 If anyone’s looking for more JavaScript tutorials, we’ve released JS logging in Winston and Pino to help the community too 💪

[@Fels-li9hw]

do i need to learn html and css as well before learning JavaScript?

[@DiabolicHerb420BlazeIt]

Yes, you should have a good foundation with html and css first. Having a good foundation will help you target things and you'll be able to add things with css and html that you will then be able to add functionality too with javascript. Once you learn a programming language well, every other programming language will become way easier to learn and not even easier but by learning one your actually learning things that will translate across multiple languages. When I learned Java it took me almost zero time to learn python etc. Etc.

[@jonathanjohnson2785]

Which types of projects are good for a portfolio? Things like todo apps, shopping websites etc🤷‍♂️

[@DiabolicHerb420BlazeIt]

For front end you NEED a website, applying as front end without a personal website is wild so dont do that! For projects make things that showcase your ability and dont just copy paste a tutorial project, do the tutorial and then make 3 things on your own with what you learned like a calculator or even another website or an earlier version of your personal website

[@jonathanjohnson2785]

@@DiabolicHerb420BlazeIt Thanks so much. The uncertainty regarding what to build is my main issue. Thanks again for the advice 👍💯

[@abrotheryourbrother3429]

I'd suggest you develop projects you naturally thought about, for instance develop a small payment app (web app) that sends a dummy payment received notification via text or email, a crypto app that transfers dummy tokens etc. If it's an ecommerce, you have to include add to wishlist, carts (values can be edited, updated and deleted), checkouts, and provided full fake credit card details to process dummy payment. You have to be natural...

[@binomialtheoremcd1751]

​@@DiabolicHerb420BlazeItDamn it, you just cleared the smoke out for me. Thanks buddy.

[@abdelbassetchettouh7416]

Like before even watching😅 Blind trust 😎🔥

[@JJohnson-fy9uz]

In 2024 every trainee should be able to write his own version of Promise with chaining, error handlers etc. It wasn't the case even for middle developers back in 2021. If I started today, I would avoid JS at all costs.

[@libra-exe]

hello 👋🏻

[@crazzzz1000]

🙏

[@homecoder7816]

Wait a second Chris, you said "years and years of learning" for Javascript - Is that true? What about someone who needs a JS based job in a month or two, are you saying it's unrealistic for him/her to get a job?

[@RealChrisSean]

It's possible but not likely the case in this economy.

[@TheSoulCrisis]

@@RealChrisSean Yeah any JavaScript heavy based role I applied for they wanted someone REALLY good and solid with the language.

[@iAm50Cal_]

JavaScript is fun

[@megoingon]

else { alert(”Don't mess with JavaScript!!”); }

[@binaurallegends8229]

Will A.I take away web development jobs?

[@aldenvidal]

no, but it will make it more competitive for juniors who do not learn A.I to compliment their skills

[@Jorsten]

No. AI will not replace web developers anytime soon. It's just a tool like a framework or a library.

[@theaverageitdad4021]

Bro its JaVa script not jaaas script haha