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I was gifted the option to choose from a couple different udemy classes that aren't being utilized. What would be more beneficial to spend my time on, assuming I know nothing about writing code. 60 hours of Python or 130 hours of Javascript?
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If you want to write code for your website right away, then you should do Javascript. But I don't like it much, and in some ways it's weird and creaky.
But Python's a lot more fun to write, clearer overall if you're just getting started, and versatile.
Do the python. It was my first language and I still love it. It's the least code-looking code out there.
Pro is that it's easy to read and write. Con is that it doesn't impose as much discipline on you, so you have to bring your own.
I am only a few hours into these lessons and I'm already starting to see what you meant by this... given it probably helps that I approached other languages prior & hanging around all you fools has taught me a lot. š I think this will fit me well, at least at first. I'm the type of person who memorizes my grocery lists & thinks about what I need in order to accomplish 3 tasks before I walk from one room to another. This feels like it will give me the space to be neurotically efficient.
It is only my opinion and many will disagree with me, but python is not a great first language. Basically it teaches you to pay attention to the wrong things in learning a language like weird syntax and opinionated patterns. If you were looking to tackle something specific I can see the piece for python, though.
Javascript has similar quirks that also make it but so good as a first language, but it is more instantly relevant so easier to learn through application.
I don't have a good answer for what is good to start with, maybe Ruby or Lua or whatever is at the right level these days.
What do you want to build?
I don't exactly know. I have had many ideas. Some of them involve maps, like a food truck tracker or map pin sharing that doesn't use gps or any other location tracking creating pins. Other seem less complicated, like nostr social clients with very specific & limited functionality. I'd be happy to attempt any of them.
It helps to know if you want to build web apps or native apps. If you want to build web apps, some important things to learn are HTML, CSS and Javascript (or Typescript), which run in the browser. Beyond simple apps, you'll also need something running on the server, but there is more variety there.
On the other hand, if you want to build native apps, which platform do you want to target? For iOS: Swift. For Android: Kotlin/Java. Desktops: anything you like.
Ooohhh can't wait to see what you build!! I learned Python first but specifically for cybersecurity. I can't really say Python or Javascript cos I don't know enough about the latter. I am about to start studying stuff again and working on that video if you wanna have virtual work sessions šš¤
I might take you up on that! My schedule is pretty open right now and I'm trying to keep it that way. This will be my 3rd run at learning *something*. Trying to tackle yt lessons & operating a one-person business was a bit of an oil & water situation.
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Python. Then you can do AI.
If you learn Javascript you can do websites.
