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JavaScript

Posted by frederik christensen
frederik christensen
5,740 Points

Should i start with JavaScript or PHP?

Hello. I have made a website but it would be so much better with some backend over it. Should i start with JavaScript or PHP. and also why is it the JavaScript course is focused on video games. I want to use JavaScript for web development

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,007 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,007 Points

JavaScript can be used on the back-end, but it is primarily used for front-end development. PHP is definitely for the server (back-end).

And I believe only the introductory JavaScript course uses a game project as a fun example. The other courses that I have taken (a bit more than half of what's available) all have a strong focus on web development.