For many months I have been learning how to code, I started out with HTML and CSS but as it is now JavaScript has been a problem to me.
I have downloaded videos even books like <b> Eloquent Javascript </b> but I have not made any headway..At this point it is even looking like programming isn't my thing but deep down this is something I want to do.
I would appreciate suggestions on how I can learn JavaScript and become a better developer

Please don't start with that book. For any programming language I want to learn I always download two or more kinds of textbook, the one targeted for purely beginners(head first series or dummies series) and a more advanced version.

For a more subtle introduction to JavaScript please download JavaScript for dummies. It's really easy to grab and you get to implement some cool programmes along the way.

Once you are done then you can move to more complex books like eloquent, you don't know JS and the likes.

Javas

Shepherdd:
Please don't start with that book. For any programming language I want to learn I always download two or more kinds of textbook, the one targeted for purely beginners(head first series or dummies series) and a more advanced version.

For a more subtle introduction to JavaScript please download JavaScript for dummies. It's really easy to grab and you get to implement some cool programmes along the way.

Once you are done then you can move to more complex books like eloquent, you don't know JS and the likes.

Thanks I really Appreciate this
What projects CAN I begin to work on as a beginner to make the learning process fun??

AyomideToks:


Thanks I really Appreciate this
What projects CAN I begin to work on as a beginner to make the learning process fun??

Since you said you have a background in HTML and CSS, why not build a clock with html / css and update the time with JS. You will need to use tools like setInterval.

You can try to build the snake game, a to-do list, a note taking app, you could go further by learning graphics rendering with JS(three.js, pixi.js) and build stuff like tic-tac-toe, and WHOT game.

AyomideToks:
For many months I have been learning how to code, I started out with HTML and CSS but as it is now JavaScript has been a problem to me.
I have downloaded videos even books like <b> Eloquent Javascript </b> but I have not made any headway..At this point it is even looking like programming isn't my thing but deep down this is something I want to do.
I would appreciate suggestions on how I can learn JavaScript and become a better developer

it's because you're trying to learn the syntax instead of focusing on the concepts. Once you have understood the key concepts of javascript the rest becomes easy

I was struggling with eloquent JAVASCRIPT too, I dumped it and read MSN Docs instead.
I found it easier to grasp.

Op dont use eloquent javascript...that book is not for beginners

Op, eloquent js is a complicated book for beginners. Use w3schools JavaScript tutorial as a start, it would help you know basic JavaScript concept. Then use mdn docs for more advanced stuffs before going to books like eloquent js.
Also try to give yourself a project like building a clock, timetable e.t.c
Goodluck

I wonder why people always recommend eloquent Javascript for beginners. That book is too hard and the tutor was even rushing things.

There's a chapter where the guy created another language with Javascript, imagine that! The last time I checked the book isn't even colored.

I almost quitted js when I read Javascript design patterns, the tutor was even using Game of Thrones terminology in his examples. It was hell!


I recommend downloading multiple books, subscribing to multiple YouTube Javascript channels and follow multiple Javascript tutorial websites.

Let's face it, some tutor sucks.

If the material is giving you headache, discard it and go with another.

Lastly, stay away from Indians, those guys are good but their English is bad. Very bad!

Karlebolu:
I wonder why people always recommend eloquent Javascript for beginners. That book is too hard and the tutor was even rushing things.

There's a chapter where the guy created another language with Javascript, imagine that! The last time I checked the book isn't even colored.

I almost quitted js when I read Javascript design patterns, the tutor was even using Game of Thrones terminology in his examples. It was hell!


I recommend downloading multiple books, subscribing to multiple YouTube Javascript channels and follow multiple Javascript tutorial websites.

Let's face it, some tutor sucks.

If the material is giving you headache, discard it and go with another.

Lastly, stay away from Indians, those guys are good but their English is bad. Very bad!

I am presently in this chapter. He was creating a programming language called egg. I started reading it yesterday in the morning as I got deeper into that chapter I started feeling very deep headache. At night, I tried again my brains wanted to explode . I literally almost ran mad yesterday. I am waiting for light to come and I would go back to it. It's not really a bad book per say but many things are abstract. After reading a module, I head over to YouTube to get some clarification and I can then appreciate the book more.

Data structures and algorithms knowledge can't be over emphasised, I wish I knew earlier before I started learning programming. Now we have to do it the hard way by learning Data structure along side programming which is not easy at all.

Watching videos first before reading textbooks has been my most efficient method of learning so far.
I'd advise you get a comprehensive video of JavaScript so as to make you assimilate faster.

Though I stopped learning JavaScript already because I'd prefer to go the backend route, because some projects I'd love to work on can only be done by having a strong knowledge of the backend.

I only learned JavaScript for less than 2months and even built a pig game with it, I'll recommend JonasAssmed video to you on YouTube.

Search for "javascript complete course 2019 build real projects". It has parts 1-6 and is about 28hrs long. Trust me, the guy is really good at teaching. My strong hold on JavaScript has been my saviour in understanding Python faster.

geedot:
Data structures and algorithms knowledge can't be over emphasised, I wish I knew earlier before I started learning programming. Now we have to do it the hard way by learning Data structure along side programming which is not easy at all.

I guess that's the norm(learning DS&A later) unless you studied computer science.
Data structures and algorithm are language agnostic and I also think they should be learned before even trying to print Hello World on the console.

Shepherdd:


I guess that's the norm(learning DS&A later) unless you studied computer science.
Data structures and algorithm are language agnostic and I also think they should be learned before even trying to print Hello World on the console.

Nothing but truth, I wish I knew earlier. Had to make a U-turn before continuing.

Marijn Harverbeke is a damn good programmer. But his book:eloquent js is not for beginners. Even though I was already good in the use of javascript at the time I read the book some years back, I still struggled with some of his complex examples. Like the algorithm he wrote to calculate the route through a city. I finished the book though, but it was not an easy read. At times it seemed he intentionally wanted to confuse his students. Lol. Although I later learnt in my programming journey that you need good understanding of trees data structure to adequately grasp calculating of routes through a big city or country.

AyomideToks:
For many months I have been learning how to code, I started out with HTML and CSS but as it is now JavaScript has been a problem to me.
I have downloaded videos even books like <b> Eloquent Javascript </b> but I have not made any headway..At this point it is even looking like programming isn't my thing but deep down this is something I want to do.
I would appreciate suggestions on how I can learn JavaScript and become a better developer

I have been learning Javascript too for over a year now ( not consistently ), i used youtube videos, PDFs, even used free coding platforms like w3schools.com, codcademy,Sololearn etc 'Functions' seem to be my major problem,( sometimes you need to ask questions seeing some syntax you dont understand, but no one to ask, you are just on your own.)i got discouraged along the line.
During this lock down i started again with another pattern. Lo and behold I'm done with Functions, Objects and currently on 'Javascript Classes' its all making little sense now.
Try talking to someone while learning it helps.

Swagahyk:


I have been learning Javascript too for over a year now ( not consistently ), i used youtube videos, PDFs, even used free coding platforms like w3schools.com, codcademy,Sololearn etc 'Functions' seem to be my major problem,( sometimes you need to ask questions seeing some syntax you dont understand, but no one to ask, you are just on your own.)i got discouraged along the line.
During this lock down i started again with another pattern. Lo and behold I'm done with Functions, Objects and currently on 'Javascript Classes' its all making little sense now.
Try talking to someone while learning it helps.

Use stack overflow if you have questions to ask

Wapgod:

Use stack overflow if you have questions to ask

A beginner won't find it easy using that platform, moreover some questions need a one on one response

Javascript can be hard sometimes you can try to learn Typescript it will make you understand js I guess it made javascript easier for me

I've been learning JavaScript for some time, the first material I laid my hands on was Eloquent JavaScript, I read till chapter 4, then I was still stucked at one part called "weresquirrel" . I was like WTF! I later jumped to regular expression and I hit another block, later I resorted to another learning material "JavaScript for kids", then I move up to other books which gave me a clear understanding of the language. But one thing about this thing is practice, practice and practice. no amount of reading or watching can make one attain level of mastery.
if one is good in JavaScript, picking up PHP and python won't be a hassle, same with frameworks....Still a learner, hoping to be a JavaScript ninja soon

Bahat:
Javascript can be hard sometimes you can try to learn Typescript it will make you understand js I guess it made javascript easier for me

typescript gives JavaScript power, it's knowledge is essential in node.js and angular.

Johnmattee:

typescript gives JavaScript power, it's knowledge is essential in node.js and angular.

Oh yeah I have problems understanding javascript whenever I tried learning jt as I have knowledge in various programming languages including assembly both masm with Asm included.

When I tried typescript automatically I grabbed the concept of javascript since then have been doing wonders with my javascript as its a language I love to use on the web.

Karlebolu:
I wonder why people always recommend eloquent Javascript for beginners. That book is too hard and the tutor was even rushing things.

There's a chapter where the guy created another language with Javascript, imagine that! The last time I checked the book isn't even colored.

I almost quitted js when I read Javascript design patterns, the tutor was even using Game of Thrones terminology in his examples. It was hell!


I recommend downloading multiple books, subscribing to multiple YouTube Javascript channels and follow multiple Javascript tutorial websites.

Let's face it, some tutor sucks.

If the material is giving you headache, discard it and go with another.

Lastly, stay away from Indians, those guys are good but their English is bad. Very bad!

Thought I was the only one

I've never been able to last the entire duration of an Indian tutorial, their voice will begin to hurt my head at some point. Same reason I hate Indian movies.

Coming from somebody who's still learning Java, JavaScript is a bit easier but you need a very good learning materials, for beginners the JavaScript for dummies is a good starting point, add w3scools, men and other sites and things would be easier, I would advise you to invest in udemy courses, the ones in the screen shot are the top 3 courses

Anonime1105:
Coming from somebody who's still learning Java, JavaScript is a bit easier but you need a very good learning materials, for beginners the JavaScript for dummies is a good starting point, add w3scools, men and other sites and things would be easier, I would advise you to invest in udemy courses, the ones in the screen shot are the top 3 is courses

That modern JavaScript from the beginning is a very useless course the one by Brad Traversy.

The first module is him basically rushing everything about JavaScript. He doesn't talk about why you should use any of the core concepts or when you should use them. It's honestly useless to me.

The best JavaScript course is that first one and then the one by the arcanemind dude. Those guys are very good teachers men.

tensazangetsu20:


That modern JavaScript from the beginning is a very useless course the one by Brad Traversy.

The first module is him basically rushing everything about JavaScript. He doesn't talk about why you should use any of the core concepts or when you should use them. It's honestly useless to me.

The best JavaScript course is that first one and then the one by the arcanemind dude. Those guys are very good teachers men.

I am yet to take any of the course cos am still learning Java for now but from the reviews and curriculum I thought It would be a great course cos I have watched some of Brad's YouTube videos and they are good

AyomideToks:
For many months I have been learning how to code, I started out with HTML and CSS but as it is now JavaScript has been a problem to me.
I have downloaded videos even books like <b> Eloquent Javascript </b> but I have not made any headway..At this point it is even looking like programming isn't my thing but deep down this is something I want to do.
I would appreciate suggestions on how I can learn JavaScript and become a better developer

where did you learn the html and CSS from and where are you learning your Java script from?

I'm learning Javascript, but i hate ebooks. I prefer the interactive model.
So I'm learning from FreeCodeCamp (having completed Responsive web design, html and CSS).
To be honest javascript on freecodecamp was hard at start. I had to first go learn from Codecademy. Did like 6/14 of the module, then returned back to Freecodecamp.

Wonder why tutorial creators can't use very simple examples. Break everything down to minimum level so its grasped at first instance. That the main thing that pisses me off.

Presently on 94/110 of Basic JavaScript on freecodecamp

DM me Man.. it will only get better for you sir .. just beleve