I'm really struggling with my frontend development course. I'm learning about React and I feel completely lost. I don't understand key concepts like the DOM versus the virtual DOM, or how Babel and Webpack fit into everything. I've done well with basic JavaScript and HTML, but now that things are getting a bit more complex, I'm worried I'm not cut out for this. I tend to get frustrated if I don't grasp a concept right away, and since this course is self-paced, I'm unsure of how to move forward or where to find help. Any tips or advice would be appreciated!
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Don't stress too much about React just yet. It's crucial to have a solid grasp of basic JavaScript and HTML before diving into a framework. If you're not clear on what the DOM is, then it may be worth taking some time to review those fundamentals before moving on. Focus on the basics, and everything else will fall into place!
I get that! I think I have a vague idea of the DOM, but I'm really trying to understand it all for this next stage. I can do basic applications, but this is definitely a step up.