I have completed codeacademy twice, freecodecamp twice and read a few online articles...I believe I now have a good understanding of the fundamentals of Javascript.
However, I feel lost in terms of where to go next. People say build projects, but where do I start? How do I plan? Even though I know the fundamentals of Javascript, I still feel there is a lot to learn. I feel like I will only truly start understanding Javascript once I start putting projects together but I cant think of any.
Also, codeacademy, freecodecamp and these other online course websites dont seem to really teach DOM manipulation. Is there any online coding sites, similar to the ones mentioned, which will allow me to practice DOM manipulation?
I would be hufely grateful if people who have developed their understanding in Javascript can give me some advice based on how they did it.
I am just sitting here staring at my laptop and going back and forth. I cant really seem to figure out what to do next, now that I have gained a basic understanding of the core concepts of Javascript. Please guys, help!
This is not a very good question, but I still would like to try and explain.
Questions you need to ask yourself
Frontend or backend js?
I assume frontend based on the "DOM manipulation" part, but there is also Node.js for the backend with it's own unique API to use and interact with the operating system.
Do I want to use libraries and/or frameworks
Depending on your needs and preferences you will come in touch with these things, they all have their own learning curve, on top of learning js. Libraries are mostly just function in order to help you. However frameworks like Vue and Angular require a way of writing your code that is like it's own language. (opinionated)
What version(s) of js and browsers do you want to support?
Javascript has evolved over time and the javascript engines in browsers as well. Older IE browsers will be harder to support without the help of a library like jQuery.
Now about the learning part and where you can practice.
There are probably thousands of great sites to practice, however I will give you my favorites.
The stackoverflow documentation on javascript (top navigation on this page)
I will get hate for this: W3Schools
To read the docs on Mozilla
interactive on both codeschool and codeacademy
JSFiddle for practicing in a closed environment
https://bento.io/topic/javascript
https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/javascript/
http://www.allitebooks.com/ for specific ebooks
Have a look at what frameworks are popular nowadays and why. If they suit your needs. Learn them one or two at a time but not more, so you won't mix them all up in the end. Try to at least understand OOP in javascript even if you don't intend to use it later. Anyone feel free to expand this answer because it is hard to cover it all myself.
I was hoping someone could shed some light on the Aurelia framework for me. I've noticed many posts out there promoting this framework so I've decided to take a deep dive into it. Though I've had some issues right off the bat with getting starting while reading through their Doc HUB. I see many subjective claims and not very much code. Or diagrams for that matter. Sorry, I might be the visual learner but I think by having something that is "tangible" (as much as the Web could allow) would help people like me adopt this framework.
Now architecture patterns!
Taken from Aurelia Docs: "MV* with Conventions" or use "jQuery, React, Polymer, Bootstrap, MaterializeCSS and much more."
MVVM or MCV? Well why not MV*!
Forgive me, but I don't consider Bootstrap a framework in this sense of the word. How would I just use Aurelia? Do I get to decide what architecture I want to use and not pick or piecemeal several ones together? Why is the star there? Is this just me over thinking this or should it be as MV(C | *)?
Also, I've yet to actually write any code using Aurelia and so this question may be easily answered by just trying to use it. I would truly like to see more code out there for this framework. Maybe that would ease my visual brain sponge monster.
Thank you to whomever response to this silly question of which could have easily been answered if I had friends.
Here are some answers based on my opinion.
Why is the star there?
The * means "whatever". It could be MVVM, MVC, etc.
[...] I don't consider Bootstrap a framework in this sense of the word.
Yes, you are right. In fact, jQuery, React and Bootstrap are not really frameworks, but some say that Bootstrap is a "Visual Framework" or "Design Framework". The problem is that the term "framework" is a little vague and could be easily confused.
What the docs wanted to say is that you can use Aurelia with any other libraries that you like. You are not limited to anything.
About the patterns, I think you should see these resources:
Contact Manager Tutorial http://aurelia.io/hub.html#/doc/article/aurelia/framework/latest/contact-manager-tutorial/1
A list of apps written with Aurelia (Source-Code Available) http://builtwithaurelia.com/
Official Chat - https://gitter.im/aurelia/Discuss - This one is the most helpful for you. You can talk to a lot of people and ask many questions as you want. I believe all of your doubts will be answered there.
I hope this helps!
This may be a fools errand, asking this question, since it is such a broad subject. But I'm a little overwhelmed as a jr. Developer trying to figure out where to start.
So far in my few month long career, I've been working with smaller projects, small ui modifications to existing projects. Now I'm being tasked with merging, or making 3 different projects compatible with one another, much larger than anything I've even seen, let alone worked with.
The code is complex, and a lot of it is pretty advanced. This is looking like it might be a few month long ordeal. Is there any advice you all have as far as learning other code bases? Understanding their architecture/functionality?
Unfortunately my NDA precludes me from giving out any specifics about the project to perhaps get more information, and I'm the most senior person on this team. Any and all advice you can give me about where to start learning a large code base, with lots of functionality would be helpful.
This question is indeed too generic to be addressed here, maybe https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/ could clear some of your issues in tackling new projects or specific technologies.
If you have specific questions regarding issues you find with compatibility between the technologies you have to integrate then we might be able to help.
One generic piece of advice I would give anyone tackling a new task is to take your time to first understand the requirements and the projects you are going to work on.
Another piece of advice would be to ask for a more senior programmer help you with the task, even if he can not actually work on the project he could still guide some of your decisions. It's always good to have a someone to bounce your ideas on.
Also considering that you are the most senior in the team, remember to consult with your colleagues.
Every project is different though and there's no specific solution we could give you to help you complete such a generic task.
Even though I know that this question has been asked many times I am not satisfied with the answers that I googled and searched.
I want to build my carrier in web development I am good at HTML and CSS. Now I want to master Javascript so that I can come up with some Plugins,Games. So which all the topics I need to master from the scratch to the advanced level in Javascript.
I am not getting where exactly to start and which all the foot steps I need to follow to achieve my goal.
As I know in this site there are many Javascript masters I want you guys to help me out.
I would start by visiting https://www.codecademy.com/learn/introduction-to-javascript. This course covers all the main javascript elements including some oop.
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im taking classes for programming for about 1,5 years now and started from 0. I must say for my feelings I already learned allot but still it is not enough to build anything complex on my own without using examples from the internet that I just modify and try to make it work.
I did some courses on CodeCademy and watch youtube guides and google allot, use certain websites like w3schools and more of that. But what is the best method to learn any givin language in a propper way. Im spending allot of time on searching and reading things that I never seem to fully understand, only sometimes some parts of it.
It does make me lose the hope that I wil ever be a good programmer and feel demotivated.
What are your expiriences and tips and tricks for a beginner like me ?
This question is rather opinionated, not sure it is suitable for StackOverflow.
For what its worth, this is my advice:
Ask lots of questions, make lots of mistakes and build things, keep challenging yourself. Never give up. Also, learn to use some frameworks, for PHP, Symfony, Yii, CakePHP, for example. For JavaScript, Angular, Backbone, Node.
PHP Manual and JQuery documentation are your best friends :)
Also, install a testing server on your local machine such as XAMPP.
Good luck!
I was in same situation as you before.
As mentioned already contributing to project is a good way to learn as it will give you motivation to push yourself forward and do it because you don't want to let your team down.
Another great way I have found for myself is to create a small projects yourself, for example:
I want to create my own website, what do I need? I need to know: html, css, js and php.
Okay so start with what I can do.
When you reach PHP and JS part, you will face problem which you can break down into smaller problems it will also develop your problem solving skill in IT.
As an intermediate programmer myself, I would say the best way to learn is to continue finding resources online and communicating with other programmers or developers.
Some words of advice:
1.) Never be afraid to ask for help
2.) Don't feel discouraged, feel inspired
3.) Believe in yourself
Also, this website is probably the best resource I've found, both for information and kind people.
You must have some idea's of something that you yourself miss on the internet. Start with that, work out that idea as a concept and then start it.
Read a lot of IT-related news items; they might inspire something for you to start thinking about doing.
Contributing to projects has already been mentioned, but I'll do it as well. It has many advantages, not in the least having people in the project focused on achieving whatever the project has set out to do, which might give specific insights in that field of the wild internet.
Get a part-time job at a web-developers company, it doesn't have to be big, but it does offer you opportunities to learn specific areas. There's always work in the IT sector.
Also, troll along the questions asked on Stackoverflow, see if you find something that might challenge you and go attempt to answer it. The questions are usually abstract enough that you can replicate the problem someone is having, then try and document your solution for them.
In my long (yet short ;-) ) programming experience, it's a matter of perspective. Some learn better learning the whole theory from books and then applying examples, and then making sample projects. In this case use JQuery, PHP and JavaScript tutorials for basic concepts and then make some examples of the methods, and then, try to make a project on your own. But then again, this is one perspective.
The other and it's been kind of direct to me, it's that if you have already some basic programming skills, go ahead and do something you like. When you have doubt about doing something, google it, read docs try, and try again. Why this is smooth? Because even though it's not as fast, the experience will remain solid. If you're the practical type of person, you won't easily forget when you learned something out of try & error.
There are other perspectives, but I'll leave it from here. I wanted to be helpful somehow on this because I had this same question before. But, faithful to the rules ^^u (yeah, rules... ¬¬u), if it's a question that derives from perspective, debate, or recommendation (like product benchmark, or best educational way of learning something) then should not be addressed here. A specific question for an specific answer. Try to make it specific, and search in the similar question matches just in case. Good luck =)