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From creating interactive web pages to building complex web applications, JavaScript is a powerful and versatile programming language widely used for front-end and back-end development processes. As a fresher, mastering JavaScript can be a great way to gain valuable skills and knowledge that can help you land a full-time job in the tech industry.
With the rise of the flashy world of Frameworks and Libraries such as React and Angular, freshers and newbies seem to be deviating from basics like Vanilla JavaScript. But in my opinion and from my experience, Vanilla JavaScript is still the mother of all the new shiny frameworks and libraries out there.
Hence, to genuinely become a good Developer, one must try to learn, understand and, master JavaScript from the base level first, eventually that practice eases out most of the later stuff; when you learn other libraries and frameworks. Understanding Vanilla JavaScript also helps build logic and understand how browsers and servers work in the world of web development.
For aspiring Front-End Developers, it is always better to have a good understanding and knowledge of HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and responsive libraries such as Bootstrap or Tailwind before jumping into JavaScript. Knowledge of HTML and CSS will help you to learn some advanced JavaScript concepts very easily with real-time examples.
At f1studioz’s Internship program freshers with a good understanding of HTML/HTML5, and CSS/CSS3 get an opportunity to work on some world-class projects and enhance their knowledge of up-and-coming technologies while always polishing the basics and foundations.
Let us now look at a few tips on how to easily master JavaScript as an intern or a fresher:
- Always Start with the Basics: Before diving into complex projects, make sure you have a solid understanding of the basics of JavaScript. Learn the syntaxes, data types, and basic programming concepts such as variables, functions, and loops. You can learn all the basics for free from online YouTube video resources or any primitive course from any online Teaching and Learning or Skill Development platform.
Please note that it is very important to have a solid understanding of the basics before proceeding further. With a grasp on the fundamentals, you can begin to further experiment with your learnings.
- Practice Coding: The best way to master any programming language is by practicing it in real life. Create small projects, such as a calculator or a to-do list, to practice the concepts you have been learning. Look for examples and problems in your day-to-day life, and try solving them with your understanding of all that you have learned or are learning.
- Don’t Skip any Steps: Do not try to jump the steps early in your learning process. Don’t skip your basic learning modules and start learning the popular libraries and frameworks such as React and Angular just because you looked up some “cool” projects online posted by senior developers. Be patient and follow the process, one step at a time.
- Get Familiar with the Development Tools: Learn how to use development tools such as text editors, developer consoles, and debugging tools to improve your coding efficiency and debugging skills. The best ones to start with are pad++, Sublime Text, and Visual Studio Code.
- Join Online Communities: Join online developer communities and learn more about JavaScript and other technologies by attending meetups, participating in coding challenges and hackathons, and connecting with other developers across platforms and the globe. This will give you an opportunity to learn from experienced developers while staying up-to-date with the latest trends and happenings in the development domain.
Conclusion
All good things take time and effort so does learning something new, especially a new tech skill but by following the above steps diligently, one can master JavaScript (or any new technology) as an intern or a fresher and increase their chances of landing a full-time job in the tech industry.
Remember to be patient and persistent, it’s all worth it in the end 🙂
