Hey everyone! I recently came across The Odin Project, which teaches full stack web development using JavaScript and Node.js. I'm curious if JavaScript is a good language for beginners to start learning, especially since I've heard from some people that Python might be easier. What do you all think? Is learning how to build websites with JavaScript worthwhile or should I stick to Python?
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Honestly, if you find JavaScript fun, then dive right in! It's a fantastic language for beginners, and you'll use it a ton in web development. Plus, there are endless resources available to learn from.
JavaScript is super important for web development, as it's basically the backbone of the web. While Python is great for building applications, if your goal is to code for web, JavaScript is a must. It has a lot of similarities with other languages too, which can help in the long run!
Sounds like you’re on the right track if you’re interested in coding for the web!
The Odin Project is great, but if you've never programmed before, you might want to try the University of Helsinki's Python course first. It could give you a better programming foundation. Once you grasp the basics, jumping into JavaScript and web development would be a breeze!
I actually started that Python course but didn't finish. Maybe I should give it another go.
There are definitely no "easy" languages; each has its own challenges. JavaScript is considered beginner-friendly because it's widely used for web development. Python can feel easier due to its simplified syntax, but you'll still face issues regardless of which language you choose. If you're into building websites, starting with JavaScript sounds like a solid choice!
Got it! I’m still new, but is JavaScript cool for website building? Maybe I should explore that instead of Python.
Yeah, I struggled with Python's indentation issues too. I prefer JavaScript's flexibility!
I plan on focusing on data science, so does that mean I should consider Python?