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Posted by Mani Saini
Mani Saini
3,101 Points

Front End Dev Path

I am currently doing the front end web development track. So far i have completed how to make a website and CSS Basics course. I have started building my own websites for practice. The next course recommended in front end development track is Javascript Basics.But i feel it would be better if i master the HTML/CSS part first before jumping to java script. Can someone please tell me if its best to stay with the front end web development track order? Or if there is any better order i can follow?

Karen Creighton
Karen Creighton
30,185 Points

I understand your initial hesitations about moving on to JavaScript Basics, as I also wondered if I should stay with HTML and CSS. I found that JavaScript is more like the computer programming of old, back when in the mid-90's I was learning older languages like DOS and C++. JavaScript is more mathematical in it's logic, and gives you lots of really fun options like animation and user input and response. I think you will find, like I did, that you have a fairly complete overview of front end development after you finish the JavaScript Basics. Also, after you finish JavaScript, the other courses seem much easier to come back to :)

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points

Unless you're in a hurry to acquire a specific skill, I'd recommend following the track order.

Also, in case if it hasn't been discussed yet the the courses you've had, front end development is primarily in three areas: content, presentation, and behavior. The respective languages for each of those are HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. To be an effective developer, you should strive to be equally comfortable with all 3.

Tushar Singh
Tushar Singh
Courses Plus Student 8,692 Points

Hey Parker, I need a little help AGAIN :p https://teamtreehouse.com/notifications/616649972?redirect_to=%2Fcommunity%2Ftic-tac-toe

Tushar Singh
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Tushar Singh
Courses Plus Student 8,692 Points
Tushar Singh
Tushar Singh
Courses Plus Student 8,692 Points

As people suggested here, I did the opposite of that. Even I thought that after just completing 2 courses, I have no clue what html and css is or you can say I was not sure if I can build even a simple website, so I chose web design track for a while. There I learned a few more skills and when I was a little satisfied(not perfect obviously) then I moved on to the javascript. At the end of the day you need all the three languages so choose your path :+1:

But javascript is fun :wink:

Jakob Wozniak
Jakob Wozniak
17,896 Points
Jakob Wozniak
Jakob Wozniak
17,896 Points

It's always good to practice new skills on your own! If you don't feel like you're quite comfortable with the basics of HTML and CSS yet, you're doing the right thing by just building things.

That being said, Javascript is key to being a Front End Developer. Also, it's pretty fun to learn if you haven't had a lot of experience with programming. I'd recommend you keep building websites, but try jumping in to Javascript!