Language Overview
Javascript is a very popular language that was created in 1995. Since it's inception, the project has amassed a large following. Most websites use Javascript in some way, from user interaction to back end logic. Almost every web developer will have to write JavaScript at some point in their career. Javascript can also be used to write mobile and desktop apps, as well.
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Javascript
Used for websites web games mobile apps desktop apps
low barrier to entry
high demand
low-high pay
easy to find help
Learnability
How learnable is a given language? It depends on a variety of factors, including how difficult it is to learn the syntax or find reliable resources when you get stuck.
Ready to start learning? We suggest using visiting exercism.org to start your journey
Career
What is the demand and pay for people writing in this language? What is the reality of their day-to-day? Everything career-related is explored here.
Community
Ways to interact with the community, from following influential leaders on Twitter to meeting people in virtual forums or at conferences.
Brandon Eich
Creator of Javascript, Co-founder of Mozilla and Firefox
Dan Abramov
React, Creator of Redux
David Walsh
Blogger
Kent C. Dodds
Speaker, Instructor
Wes Bos
Course creator and podcaster
Sarah Drasner
Director of Engineering, Author
John Resig
Creator of jQuery
whitep4nth3r
Partnered live streamer on Twitch
Jason Lengstorf
Hosts Learn With Jason
Traversy Media
Youtuber
Splashy
Twitch streamer
Cassidy Williams
Streamer
Coding Garden
Streamer
Learning Resources
Find resources to help you learn--from documentation and tutorials to forums where you can interact with other developers.
