JavaScript is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages around, and it's essential to know how to use it as a developer. With so many resources and options out there, it can be hard to find the best way for you to learn JavaScript - especially when you don't have any background knowledge in programming whatsoever.

In this post, we'll tell you how to learn JavaScript fast with Planning and Best Resources take on your journey from novice programmer to expert developer.

Planning

HTML and CSS are building blocks for every webpage you see these days, so they’re skills worth learning before starting to learn javascript. If you don't have knowledge of HTML and CSS then W3Schools is the best option to learn the basics or to get deep knowledge check out these resources to learn HTML and CSS.

While learning executes every program on your machine and practice by modifying the programs. Visual Studio Code is the best editor for JavaScript.

Then start with the basics concepts of programming given below from w3schools JavaScript Tutorial. After learning basic concepts I recommend building the following mini projects with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript:

Build a JavaScript Calculator
Build a Tip Calculator
Build a JavaScript Authentication
Build a JavaScript To-Do List

After building mini projects you will gain enough knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

The next step is to Learn Advanced Topics to master JavaScript given below after basic concepts. I recommend learning Advance concepts from Udemy courses as they give in-depth knowledge by building real-time projects.

After learning advanced concepts then build some advanced mini-projects then you will be an expert in JavaScript. Then go for front-end frameworks like Angular, React.js, or Vue.js.

Estimated Time Required to Learn JavaScript

Basic Concepts - 10 Days
Mini Projects - 5 days
Advanced Concepts - 15 Days
Advance Project - 20 Days

Total estimated time to learn JavaScript: 50 Days or 2 Months

Basic Programming Concepts to Learn JavaScript:

Installation
Syntax
Variable
Statements
Comments
Functions
Data Types
Array
Array Functions
String Functions
JSON
Conditions
Loops
Classes
Code Debugging

JavaScript Advanced Concepts:

Callback function
Arrow Function
Async/Await
JavaScript Promise
Map,find,filter function
Events
Import/Export
DOM Manipulation
Fetch/Axios for API's
Webpack

Resources for Learning JavaScript:

Here are the best websites, youtube tutorials, and Udemy courses to learn JavaScript

After completing one of the courses given above build one of the following projects to master JavaScript

Tic Tac Toe Game
Weather App
Shopping cart
Photo Gallery
Blog Website

To become an expert in any field we need to learn daily, So you will have to do the same. I recommend reading open source code from GitHub, Follow Web Development Pages on Social Media, Subscribe newsletters, and Watch Youtube Videos. If you learn one or two concepts daily then you will learn 300-500 concepts yearly enough to make you an expert in JavaScript.

If you have any questions you can contact me on my Instagram page @richwebdeveloper, I will try my best to give you answers. Thank You!

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