I’ve noticed that many frontend developer roadmaps skip a crucial distinction: JavaScript the language vs JavaScript in the browser. 🧐
And then… they jump straight into React. 😳 For beginners, that's a tough leap! 🚀
Here’s the deal:
1. JavaScript the language: After the basics (variables, loops, etc.), get comfortable with at least functional programming, object oriented programming, the module system, and asynchronous programming (promises, async/await). 🧠
2. JavaScript in the browser: Master the essentials like DOM manipulation, event handling, XHR, two-way data binding, and component architectures. 🌐
Finally, learn the role of the ecosystem of tools (Node.js, Babel, Vite, dev servers, browser dev tools). 🔧
Once you’ve covered this, React will be much easier to tackle! 😎
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