{"id":4680,"date":"2021-04-19T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-javascript\/"},"modified":"2022-12-02T13:09:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T12:09:24","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-javascript","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-javascript\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take To Learn JavaScript? Advice From A Senior Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can I learn JavaScript in a couple of weeks? How long it does it take to get to an advanced level?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you’re looking to become a frontend developer<\/a>, or simply to dabble in a bit of code, these might be the first questions that pop into your mind.<\/p>\n

Like many other topics in programming, there is no single right answer to these questions. However, JavaScript is a relatively easy programming language. So, the amount of time needed to learn JS is directly tied to the amount of time you are willing to invest in learning it.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019ll go over a few strategies to get you started on your path to becoming a fantastic frontend developer. I\u2019ll also attempt to give you a realistic idea of how long it takes to learn a new programming language.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve divided this guide into the following sections:<\/p>\n

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  1. An introduction to JavaScript and frameworks<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How to get started with learning JavaScript<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The importance of learning Vanilla JavaScript<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, how long does it take to learn JavaScript? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n

    1.<\/strong> JavaScript and frameworks<\/h2>\n

    Along with HTML and CSS, JavaScript is one of the three cornerstone technologies of the web. HTML<\/a> structures the page, CSS styles it<\/a>, and JavaScript adds interactivity. The vast majority of websites use JavaScript, and major web browsers have a dedicated engine to execute it.<\/p>\n

    JavaScript frameworks<\/a> are collections of JavaScript code libraries that provide pre-written JS code ready to use for routine programming features and tasks. They expedite the development process, and they do a good job of separating responsibilities in the code.<\/p>\n

    There are plenty of frameworks, including Angular<\/strong>, React<\/strong><\/a>, Vue<\/strong>, and MeteorJS<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve been mucking about in code for a while, you\u2019ve likely heard of them. If you want to learn more about these in general, then check out our beginner’s guide to web frameworks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Now, how to kick off your JavaScript journey?<\/p>\n

    2.<\/strong> Getting started with JavaScript<\/h2>\n

    To start learning this or any other programming language<\/a>, it\u2019s essential to understand the syntax of the language first. Learn what the following are:<\/p>\n