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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Working With Numbers Using Math Methods

Posted by sworup budhathoki
sworup budhathoki
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programming language for a beginner

I have a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS and I have finished Guil Hernandez's CSS Layout Basics. But I don't have any coding experience which language is best for me. Is python good for me or Javascript? If Javascript is better then why? and What can I do with javascript except creating websites? Can I use Javascript and it's framework to make apps?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

The advantage of JavaScript is that is works with HTML and CSS to finish off the "big 3" skills needed for front-end web development. And because of that, it happens to be the most-used programming language in the world. It's also beginning to be used for other things like server-side apps.

But when you say "make apps" are you talking about web apps? If you mean mobile apps you might prefer to learn Swift (for iOS) or Java (for Android).

sworup budhathoki
sworup budhathoki
Courses Plus Student 3,965 Points

Thnx Steven Parker for your help. I think I will choose Javascript. But is it good if I choose Javascript as my first programming language? And what is the difference between website and web apps?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

If you had no other goals but learning how to program, I might recommend Python for a first language, but with some HTML and CSS experience already I think you'll find learning JavaScript more rewarding.

I think of "website" as a generic collection of data and services available from a server on the internet. And "web apps" would be programs that run on such a server, generally with a component that also runs in a user's web browser. For example, "expedia.com" is a website, and it runs a "web app" which allows a person to book travel reservations.