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Posted by Richard Barkinskiy
Richard Barkinskiy
10,663 Points

Which programming language to zero in on...?

I have solid experience with JavaScript and PHP, but have been wondering if it's worth it to spend more time with either of those two languages, or jump to something like Ruby.

Which path have you chosen and why?

1 Answer

SERGIO RODRIGUEZ
SERGIO RODRIGUEZ
17,532 Points
SERGIO RODRIGUEZ
SERGIO RODRIGUEZ
17,532 Points

I suggest you to build on top of what you've learned. If you have a solid experience with JS and PHP I recommend the following:

  1. Take the Laravel Framework course. You could streamline your PHP with this framework.
  2. Learn jQuery (if you don't use it). jQuery will help you get results faster than using plain js.
  3. Learn WordPress development. WP was built with PHP so you have some ground gained in that matter. WP is HUGE, it powers over 20% of the web and you will be amazed of the things you can do with it as a developer. (If you make websites and webapps for living, WP is a must).

Hope this helps!

Sergio

PD: Please remember to select the best answer, this will help to improve the forums.

Richard Barkinskiy
Richard Barkinskiy
10,663 Points

Thanks Sergio. I'm going to give Ruby a try, going through the course now.