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Learn front-end development as a back-end web developer by starting with plain JavaScript and exploring frameworks later

intermediate Published 21 Apr 2019

Action Steps

Start with a book or course on plain JavaScript to build a strong foundation
Explore JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular after gaining a solid understanding of JavaScript basics
Consider using TypeScript for its optional static typing and other features
Write small projects using JavaScript to practice and reinforce new skills
Join online communities like Hacker News or Reddit's r/webdev to connect with other developers and get feedback on your work

Who Needs to Know This

Back-end web developers looking to expand their skills to front-end development can benefit from this approach, and teams with full-stack aspirations can support their growth

Key Insight

💡 Mastering plain JavaScript is essential before diving into front-end frameworks

Key Takeaways

Learn front-end development as a back-end web developer by starting with plain JavaScript and exploring frameworks later

Full Article

Hi, maybe it's best starting with a book/course about plain Javascript, as I always feel overwhelmed by all those Javascript frontend frameworks (or typescript)!? That said it would probably be best to write code in Kotlin and simply transpile it to Javascript ;-) Any recommendations? Happy easter :-)

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