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Posted by Jacob Harris
Jacob Harris
Courses Plus Student 36 Points

Should i learn Javascript's Data Structures & Algorithms?

Hi there! I'm a new student of Treehouse.I'm learning Javascript since more 4 months.I think i have a basic knowledge of Javascript .It's my dream to be a Full Stack Javascript Developer.I want to be able to build some great web applications,Mobile Apps,Desktop Apps by my pure Javascript knowledges . Is it essential to learn Javascript's Data Structures & Algorithms for me?If it is,Please recommend me some good books or video Tutorials to learn Javascript's Data Structures & Algorithms.

Thanks

2 Answers

kevinrambaud
kevinrambaud
5,734 Points
kevinrambaud
kevinrambaud
5,734 Points

Hi,

Well, if you're interested to increase your skill to solve algorithms, I advice you to try http://www.codewars.com It's a great website to practice what you've learned with javascript and it will enable you to improve your speed to code.

I could also advice you two nice books :

JavaScript The Good Parts : http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596517748.do

JavaScript Patterns : http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596806767.do

Finally, I would recommend you these two stacks to start building solid web app and mobile app.

MEAN Stack : http://mean.io/

Ionic Framework : http://ionicframework.com/

Have fun.

Jacob Harris
Jacob Harris
Courses Plus Student 36 Points

Thanks a lot

Francis N
Francis N
10,376 Points
Francis N
Francis N
10,376 Points

I absolutely have to guarantee reading this book. I am on Ch.8 after only a week and have to say - compared to books like Intro to Algo and Cracking the Coding Interview, the explanation is less dense and easier to understand. If you're not good with math, Intro To Algo will be difficult to grasp. And I believe Cracking the Coding Interview requires some knowledge of Java or similar language since the problems are written in it. My plan is to go through Loiane's book than revert back to the other two and continue solving problems on CodeWars.com as Kevin Rambaud mentions above.

In short, to answer your question, you SHOULD learn Data Structures and Algorithms because it's necessary to understand some CS fundamentals. If you're looking to start a career in Software - it is a must and you will be asked in the interview. But if you are just looking to build applications, you don't necessarily NEED to.