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Garrett Reid
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 17,532 PointsA good time to start learning a back end language?
Hi there!
I am a Front-End Developer wanting an opinion on when it's a good time to start learning a Back-End language. I currently know HTML, CSS/Sass, and some Javascript/jQuery.
Also, I would like to know what a good starting language would be?
Thanks in advance!!! :D
3 Answers
Jon Mason
13,199 PointsDepends on what you want to achieve / build? Check them out and see what fits for you! :)
Sean Walsh
8,302 PointsWhen to learn? If you are looking at this as a Front-End Dev, then you really don't need to know much. I have gotten by knowing only a bit of php for CMS development. If a back-end tool or language is required for your job (or a job you want) then I would make a priority of familiarizing myself with that tool or language.
If you are looking for a learning opportunity, then I would go for learning the basics of something like php as soon as you are comfortable learning it. I know this isn't a defined time period, but if you are completely overwhelmed by front-end technologies then I would say you get those down first. As soon as you feel you could use a bit of personal growth I would dive in.
I recommend php because it is very common, and because (from what I know) it is pretty simple and very similar to JS.
jason chan
31,009 Pointsjavascript is a backend language? learn nodejs