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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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

Learning Resources

Find resources to help you learn--from documentation and tutorials to forums where you can interact with other developers.

Helping new and established developers compare coding languages.

About

We're three developers with a passion for community who aim to create a welcoming, informative space for people at all points of their code journeys.

Created by Matt Silbernagel, Erica Handelman and Eric Boggs