Should I proceed with Javascript or PHP ?

Hi Marvin, You should take the Javascript Course next. Here's why:

Javascript is a client side language that is a bit easier to learn the PHP (server side language). Javascript is a more modern language then PHP. That means that Javascript is easier to learn for beginners. So you should have a good background in Javascript to understand PHP.

Tip: Before you actually get into Javascript Foundations, you may want to check the introduction to Programming course, that should give you the info you need to learn Javascript.

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I had this exact dilemma recently. So many different languages to learn it is confusing to know what to do next.

I was also told to look at Javascript first. I've found the front-end web development track has kept me pointing in the right direction.

Marvin, it depends on what you want to do.

PHP is more useful to maintain a website. It powers WordPress and it allows you to structure your content and produce dynamic websites. Basically, PHP allows you to tell the server: "Please server, build me a website for me, display the current year in the footer, check the database and display today's post content, title and tags".

You normally use Javascript for different stuff: Interactivity. With Javascript you tell the browser: "Hey, browser, wait until the user clicks on the red button, if he does, then you show this message, your hide this <div> and then show this animation".

I don't think any of them is much harder than the other. PHP is just, ugly, though. What they do have in common is that they are extremely useful, and you don't need to be an expert to benefit from them. So learn the basics of both, and then you'll be ready to decide for yourself.