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I finally picked a first language to learn after weeks of going back and forth
I was stuck between starting with Python or JavaScript for a solid month. Everyone online said Python was easier for total beginners, but I kept hearing JavaScript was better if you wanted to build websites right away. I went with Python because the simple syntax made sense to me from day one. After about two weeks, I could write a basic script that asks for your name and prints a greeting. It felt like a real win. Has anyone else started with Python and then moved to something else later? I'm curious about the switch.
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elizabeth_ramirez6mo ago
You say Python's simple syntax made sense, but I found JavaScript way more intuitive for actually seeing results in a browser.
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bethj446mo ago
Started with Python too, then moved to JavaScript after about six months. The switch was rough at first, especially with all the brackets. What @elizabeth_ramirez said about seeing results in the browser is true, that part is satisfying. My advice is to get really solid on Python basics before you jump.
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hugo_craig5mo ago
Doesn't the order matter more than the language though? Like, learning the logic first before getting into DOM stuff. Yeah, seeing your code make a button change color is cool but if you can't explain a loop you're gonna hit a wall.
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