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how to learn JavaScript

💻 Tech · updated 7 weeks ago · 3 min read
how to learn JavaScript
Short answerStart with FreeCodeCamp or The Odin Project — both are free, self-paced, and build real projects from day one.

JavaScript is the most popular programming language for a reason — it runs in every web browser and can also be used on servers, mobile apps, and even desktop software. The best way to start depends on how you learn best. FreeCodeCamp’s JavaScript curriculum is completely free, browser-based (no setup needed), and takes you from zero to building real projects step by step. The Odin Project is also free and highly respected, but it requires you to set up a development environment on your computer, which teaches useful real-world skills early on. Codecademy’s JavaScript course is interactive and gamified — great for quick learning, but the advanced content requires a paid subscription. Whichever you choose, focus on building small projects (a to-do list, a calculator, a quiz game) as soon as you know the basics. Reading tutorials without coding is the fastest way to stop progressing.

Sources

Reddit r/learnjavascript — Best Resources for Learning JavaScript
Codecademy — Learn JavaScript

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