I'm a beginner trying to choose the right path, and I'm confused —

[elder holly]

👋 Hi everyone! I need a bit of guidance.

Question: I'm a beginner trying to choose the right path, and I'm confused —
Should I learn JavaScript first, or jump directly into React?
🔍 What I know so far:
I understand that React is a library based on JavaScript, but some people suggest starting with React to get results faster, while others say solid JS fundamentals are a must. I'm planning to build dynamic websites and possibly e-commerce applications.

❓So, what's the best approach?
Should I:
Master JavaScript first before touching React?
Learn both side-by-side?
Or dive into React with basic JS knowledge?

📘 My goal: Build real-world projects, especially web apps and online stores.
Any advice from experienced devs here would mean a lot! 🙏 #1019763807465246801 #1019763807465246801

[autumn vapor]

Achi, How would u learn react without knowing JS?

[dire juniper]

React relies heavily on JavaScript. So you'll need to learn JavaScript before touching React. Anyone who tells you to start with React first is just setting you up for a harder and longer path. It's like saying you want to learn how to write essays in a new language, but instead of learning the alphabet, you decide to jump right into essays. Bottom line is, start with Javascript, then learn react

Wish you best of luck, my friend

[autumn vapor]

Like they are sending him straight to boss mode 💀

[dire juniper]

This is how bad advice makes people feel programming is too hard😂

[autumn vapor]

There are also companies that teach programming but they are milking Student's parents

From my personal experience, I was paying 290 month a gel which is 107 usd for now 🤡, They was promising things but I realized i got scammed, Thank god I leaved it, And Now I'm currently learning Real Programming at Udemy

[exotic valley]

Your emoji usage makes you seem like a bot

[exotic valley]

$12k for a pointless certificate taught by people who cannot code.

[autumn vapor]

Damn, Which Academy?

[exotic valley]

Many

[autumn vapor]

U.S?

[exotic valley]

Yes

[autumn vapor]

damn, so not only here

[exotic valley]

I've had "clients" who are their students who start paying me to help them learn becaue the course is so bad.

It's basically like they've taken free tutorials off YouTube and then written them out again badly

[autumn vapor]

Famn

Damn*

Btw

[autumn vapor]

Is "Slice" Command or function Neccessary in Backend?

[exotic valley]

Sometimes

[autumn vapor]

Oh good

Coz I might forgot how to use

[exotic valley]

If you want to remove an item from an array on the server, sure.

[autumn vapor]

I can google it, right?

[exotic valley]

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Array/slice

[autumn vapor]

Interesting

I though i had to use in other thing