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
- Websites
- The modern JavaScript Tutorial(Basics to Advanced)
- JavaScript Tutorial (Basics)
- YouTube
- Learn JavaScript - Full Course for Beginners
- JavaScript Crash Course for Beginners
- Udemy
- The Complete JavaScript Course 2021: From Zero to Expert!
- JavaScript - The Complete Guide 2021 (Beginner + Advanced)
- JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts
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!
