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nicholas maddren
12,793 PointsDo you find JavaScript has a less steep learning curve than PHP?
Just done the first part of the JavaScript course and finding it very easy to understand. I know PHP is completely different but does anyone find that JavaScript has a less steep learning curve? Just thought I'd ask because I was overwhelmed learning PHP
4 Answers
Eric Flowers
9,472 PointsNicholas, I've just started learning PHP alongside of JavaScript. I've found that learning both has helped me understand both languages better as well as programming as a whole.
Aimee Ault
29,193 PointsIt's been a while since I learned both, but I remember feeling that Javascript had a less steep learning curve because, as a client-side language, it's often easier to see the impact of the code you're working with because it's available right there in the browser, unlike a server-side language which is processed by a server and, as you're learning it, the "behind-the-scenes" compilation may feel a little bit like magic :)
You should keep at it though, because it's very rewarding once it all kind of clicks!
missgeekbunny
37,033 PointsI will admit that for me, when being taught javascript I had a harder time. Then again something about PHP just resonates with me.
Carla Thomas
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 16,039 PointsJS is easier for me than PHP....it is difficult at times but I have more "Ah ha!" moments with JS than PHP.