RE: Coding Diary Entry #1 - Fear and Doubts in Javascript World
Hi, I've been a web developer for years (HTML/CSS/PHP, not Wordpress) and have recently decided to learn Javascript - after years of using others' code via JQuery.
My motivation was to become more involved with Blockchain dev and really understanding what's going on in crypto. As Javascript will be an entry into bloackchain, and I already have a basic understanding of it, it seemed the perfect place to start.
But I, like was struggleing to UNDERSTAND the code, rather than just get it working. I was trying to teach myself via free content and experimenting (as I originally learnt HTML/PHP back in the day), but then came across a good course on Udemy.
It teaches Javascript, but through a thorough understanding of what's going on behind the scenes. I'm only around 15% to 20% into the course, so can't 100% recommend it, but I'd give the intro videos a watch and see what you think - I'm finding it very good so far.
I'm in no way affiliated to the author/creator, I'm just recommending you check out something I'm finding useful. On Udemy, search "Javascript understanding the weird parts" by Anthony Alicea (and good luck)
I have the course but it was too advanced for me. :-)
Now there's a coincidence! Yes, it is hard, but I'd say it's probably the best way to learn if you want a deep understanding. Even if you have to watch the early lessons over a few times and then look up supplementary content on the topics to get a better understanding. Might be slow progress to start, but you'll come out a better programmer.
Also, if you're like me, and learning in relation to crypto, I'd also recommend following @ivanli on Steemit.
Udemy is a good place to start learning programming. There are lots of courses there which are really good.