Hmm…debating on whether I should try to learn how to code in React and node.js or if I should eat a bag of broken glass. Any suggestions? #AskNostr
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Start with simple scripts in node.js then you move on to React when you’re ready for full apps with UIs
The knowledge will largely transfer over
Shill me some tutorials that won’t make me want to jump off a building.
Dunno about tutorials but the YDKJS series is good and free on GitHub or you can get the books in print
A front end dev friend of mine likes this react library more than others. If that helps you not stab your eye out.
They have basic core components. Complex assembled components, and whole page templates in working prototypes.
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Yes I know this isn’t a tutorial. But maybe something around all that helps also if the library doesn’t suck ? Good luck.
There are other web frameworks. Google even built a thing to compile Java to Javascript. Broken glass isn't your only other option.
It is in this case because the site I’m maintaining is built in it and I’m not looking to rewrite it at the moment.
Code so the pain lasts longer 😉
Svelte is a lot easier than react and arguably more performant
Go with the glass
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Nostr is simple enough you can do it with JavaScript and html only. I’d recommend that to start