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Posted by Daniel Veremchuk
Daniel Veremchuk
31 Points

What to take on next

I have a web application idea in mind, and someone suggested the best way to learn is to just pick up things you need to create your app (or idea) along the way. I have a vague idea, I basically need to know Javascript, but after, what should I do? Ruby, PHP, Python (Django)? maybe just build on JS and use something like node.js?

2 Answers

Tristan Gaebler
Tristan Gaebler
6,204 Points
Tristan Gaebler
Tristan Gaebler
6,204 Points

Ruby on rails is a very powerful framework that would let you build awesome web apps.

Justin Horner
STAFF
Justin Horner
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Justin Horner
Justin Horner
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Hello Daniel,

Congrats on your new idea! I'm sure you're eager to get started.

As far as the back-end technology I would say build with what you are most comfortable with or have a preference for. These technologies are mature enough that it's safe to say there's no wrong answer here.

Personally, I prefer Rails over the rest.

I hope this helps.