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Welcome to the TOP mate, and thanks for sharing the article.I'm on Javascript Basics Part 2 (fundamentals), lets see how it goes.
I'm also coming from trying multiple resources :D
Hi! How is your experience with TOP so far?
I paused and completed Jonas JS course from Udemy, TOP needs more time, and I was running out of time. I still check it as side learning path though, its good.
HI! I hope you are doing well and reaching your goals. I paused TOP too because it seems too much comprehensive for me at the moment. I am trying to learn from Colt's course from Udemy. However, I want to get back to TOP as soon as possible.
By the way, how is Jonas JS course? Would you recommend it for beginner?
Hi! I'm also a beginner and trying to pick a course on web development. My top two choices are TOP and Colt's course. Any suggestions or comments on these two? Thanks!
As per my experience, if you want to start with web development fast while learning things in deep, not scrathing things, I would recommened.
Take a dedicated course of Javascript by Jonas Schmadtmann (Udemy), instead of all in one web developement course.
You can skip the last forkify project but complete all sections till OOP. This course alone will build your confidence, and you can start working with any JS framework like React, Vue, Svelete etc but don't do it.
Instead, make some HTML/CSS projects with JS (learn from HTML/CSS from TOP module), and also watch some tutorials on flexbox/cssgrid on you tube, and do some codealong projects with them.
Code daily, take all Jonas challenges in his course, repeat, and come back later to some topics again.
Then after 3-4 months of continuos learning, you can go furthur and learn JS framework, and if you choose React, then check React course by Codevolution in Youtube, follow his complete playlist, and do some project based React courses by CodingAddict youtube channel.
PS: I shared my experience
Hi Rahul, thanks a lot for sharing your experience! Happy for you to figure out a good path to gain a firm grasp on web development on your self-taught journey👍. May I ask about the approximate number of hours you've spent during the 3-4 months of learning JS fundamentals? As I would very much like to check out the JavaScript course you've recommended.
Hi Sharon,
Sorry for my late reply.
I usually spent 3-4 hours per day. It was very hard for me because I do Full time job to feed my family. 😬
I stopped watching movies, shows, memes, going outside etc.
And I have to take break as well time to time, and come back with fresh mind.
Hi Rahul,
Thanks a lot!
I can emphasize with you. It does take a lot of self-discipline to study while having a full-time job. I spent 1-2 hours per day on weekdays to study and a little more hours on weekends.
I do need TV shows and some outdoor activities to relax (telling myself it's time for the diffuse mode of thinking). 😀
I should probably get more hardworking (like you). Your efforts will pay off! : )
"(telling myself it's time for the diffuse mode of thinking)" I also do the same while eating food. This is good way, and its required.. haha
Best of luck for your future :)
Hi Quinton,
First of all, I wanna say good luck on the journey. It seems like you're highly motivated to make it as a software engineer.
And I think your story of "clicking through mountains of modules" will resonate with a lot of people (including myself) that have used tools such as FreeCodeCamp, Codecademy, Treehouse, The Odin Project ... in their coding journey. I'm not saying these aren't relevant and you should abandon them completely. But if you feel that you aren't making enough progress after going through all those modules on different websites, wouldn't it be wiser to try out other methods?
I have no idea where your interests lie or what else you're already trying, but I'd encourage you to:
If you'd like work together on a project, let me know. I'm open for that.
I still have some ideas in my pocket, the most concrete on building a mini library (representing my own books) with Node.js, MongoDB (or MySQL is also fine) and Angular. I had a stab at it about a year ago (with React instead of Angular) but got stuck along the way...
Karel, thanks so much for the suggestions! I have spent some time working through CodeWars challenges and an Intro. to Web Development on Udemy as well as The Odin Project. At the moment I am content working through the lessons as I am still trying to get a better handle on the fundamentals. I will for sure let you know when I am up for a project! A mini-library sounds like a fun project to try out. I will reach out when I feel like I'm ready for project collaboration. Thanks again for the encouragement and suggestions!
I am doing TOP too and I am loving it❤
I am still in the installation part😂😂but I had learned a few things.
Thanks for sharing and wish you the best on your journey!😊
You should join twitter.
Bcoz tech community there is very helpful.
You can check my twitter account I also make content on web development.
twitter.com/Vanshsh2701
Thank you very much for the ordin.
I'm happy to share my experience, I hope you find it encouraging!