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Pitrov Secondary
5,121 PointsIs "this" something I really need to understand and learn?
Could I be just fine without "this"? Should I try to learn this or just go on?
2 Answers
Jillian S. Estrella (she/her)
15,720 PointsYes absolutely you should learn it. You will encounter it a lot in JS. Truly though, it’s not that abstract. It’ll make sense if you just spend a short time with it.
Learning to program is a lifestyle. It’s a life long learning journey. I think that’s what sets it apart from a lot of other trades - I’m not sure a person could ever learn it all. There’s so much to learn in computer science and programming, a person could spend a lifetime. Therefore it should come as no surprise that, I believe, the best programmers are those who never stop learning.
While I don’t know what your personal goals are (just tinkering vs seeking a career), if you wish to get good at JS or any other language, you should do so whole heartedly. It’ll be easier on you in the long term. For anything you wish to master, programming or otherwise, always make certain that you have a strong foundation from which to build.
Alexander Devine
14,928 PointsI'd say it's always best to try and at least understand the fundamentals. It can help you down the line when trying to learn a language like Python or Java