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#150 - Why JavaScript is Hard to Learn and How to Do It the Right Way
Manage episode 427186661 series 3399111
Learning JS is tough because you're trying to learn it the same way you learned in school. The ONLY way you can be a hire-able developer is to write code, NOT memorization.
Let's go over a practical, hands-on approach to learning and take these resources below to get your hands dirty.
Lastly, join us at Dev30.xyz to learn with some pros and the steps needed to actually make programming a daily habit.
JavaScript Basics Interactive Lessons
The Form Challenge with JavaScript
Javascript.info
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
Chapters
1. #150 - Why JavaScript is Hard to Learn and How to Do It the Right Way (00:00:00)
2. Why Learning JavaScript is Hard (00:00:15)
3. The First Mountain: Incorrect Learning Methods (00:00:55)
4. Memorization vs. Composition (00:01:30)
5. Why I Sucked at Learning JavaScript (00:02:00)
6. How to Code vs Being a Hireable Developer (00:02:45)
7. Essential Tools for Learning JavaScript (00:03:20)
8. How Much HTML and CSS Should You Know? (00:05:15)
9. A Practical Way to Learn (00:08:00)
10. Key Concepts (00:08:55)
11. How to Make Hands On Challenges For Yourself (00:09:55)
12. Building Janky Stuff to Learn (00:11:05)
13. Arrays, Loops and Why to Use Them (00:13:00)
14. Learn with a Group to Learn Faster (00:17:20)
15. Moving to ReactJS (00:19:45)
16. Join Dev30 Dummy (00:20:35)
167 episodes
Manage episode 427186661 series 3399111
Learning JS is tough because you're trying to learn it the same way you learned in school. The ONLY way you can be a hire-able developer is to write code, NOT memorization.
Let's go over a practical, hands-on approach to learning and take these resources below to get your hands dirty.
Lastly, join us at Dev30.xyz to learn with some pros and the steps needed to actually make programming a daily habit.
JavaScript Basics Interactive Lessons
The Form Challenge with JavaScript
Javascript.info
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
Chapters
1. #150 - Why JavaScript is Hard to Learn and How to Do It the Right Way (00:00:00)
2. Why Learning JavaScript is Hard (00:00:15)
3. The First Mountain: Incorrect Learning Methods (00:00:55)
4. Memorization vs. Composition (00:01:30)
5. Why I Sucked at Learning JavaScript (00:02:00)
6. How to Code vs Being a Hireable Developer (00:02:45)
7. Essential Tools for Learning JavaScript (00:03:20)
8. How Much HTML and CSS Should You Know? (00:05:15)
9. A Practical Way to Learn (00:08:00)
10. Key Concepts (00:08:55)
11. How to Make Hands On Challenges For Yourself (00:09:55)
12. Building Janky Stuff to Learn (00:11:05)
13. Arrays, Loops and Why to Use Them (00:13:00)
14. Learn with a Group to Learn Faster (00:17:20)
15. Moving to ReactJS (00:19:45)
16. Join Dev30 Dummy (00:20:35)
167 episodes
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