Hello everyone (this is me first time posting so sorry if I suck), I am 21M in final year of my btech degree. I just completed a js course (from sheryians coding school on yt) which spanned for over 4 videos going from basics to advance and the next 3 videos of it are major projects. Initially they built small projects and I was able to grasp them and posted a bit of them on my X and git too but with the increasing difficulty of the topics, their project complexity increased aswell. So right now I'm in a situation where I understand the concepts and in theory can explain them but when it comes to making something even a tad bit advance (like using class or even this keyword) I suck, I straight up get frozen as to what to do first.

So I just wanted from all of you kind devs to share some sorta advice as to what should I do next. I've had a bit of self talk and this what I thought of as of now.

\-Watch js video of another ytuber

\-Buy and watch angela yu's bootcamp on udemy

\-start js basics

As mentioned above I'm in last year so I'll need to land a decent job at the very least by the end of the year or by jan 2027.

Feel free to criticize me for my carelessness but please provide me with advices that worked for you since my js logic and building are very bad (4-5/10)

Thanks in advance.

Hi!
I've been working on my project for now just over a year, it was suposed to be a fun experience to make a website, but it's not anymore. When the script started to get big, I asked IA, started vibecoding, this worked for a while, but now the code is so complexe they can't even remember everything.

The website is centered on a complexe js script that calculate every result and manage my racing league. I just need a little last push to finish the main page, then I should be able to finish everything myshelf, I don't whant someone to work for me, I just whant someone that whant a little challange to work on during free time.

Here is the main js code: https://pastebin.com/dUTkq39Z , if I need to share all of my codes pages tell me! The passord is Thankyou!

If somebody whant to help me I will be very grateful!

I did my major in accounting, worked in that field for a while and now switched to IT

I learned C#(only basic, my friend taught me) and based on that I was hired by my current company and they told me to learn JS but I don't know where to start I know the basics like DOM functions but they want me to learn Node.js as well and I don't know where to start

I've been struggling watching tutorials, and then I stopped because I noticed I was just watching without building.

Now I'm trying to build, and it seems like it isn't clicking, like my brain isn't understanding the concept.

I don't know if it's just July train or others actually went through this.

I seriously need help, I know most of the syntax, I just struggle and black out when I want to build projects.

Someone should give me some advice

Hello, I have been working Node.js built my first full stack desktop application MERN/Ts, and currently working on my second project PERN/Ts , However as I work on second project I wanted to start preparing for NodeJS backend roles, I am requesting for a list of Nodejs concepts and JavaScript concepts I should focus on in preparation for interviews. Thanks

Should beginners learn JavaScript just for web development, or learn the language more broadly?

Hi everyone,

I'm a beginner trying to figure out the best way to learn JavaScript.

Most tutorials teach JavaScript in the context of building websites (HTML, CSS, DOM, etc.), but JavaScript has grown into a much broader language with things like Node.js, backend development, desktop apps, mobile apps, automation, and more.

If you were starting from scratch today, would you:

Learn JavaScript mainly through web development first, then branch out later?

Learn JavaScript as a general-purpose programming language first (fundamentals, algorithms, data structures, OOP, async programming, etc.), and then apply it to web development?

Which approach builds a stronger foundation for a complete beginner, and why?

I'd love to hear what worked for you and what you would recommend to someone just starting out

Can anyone please help me with this?

I am learning JavaScript and in chapter 2 of the book I am using it talks about backtick variable with format ${variablename}. It has an example to be posted into the Console using console.log().

let language = "JavaScript";

let message = "Let's learn ${language}";

console.log(message);

The output in the console is supposed to be: Let's learn JavaScript. But what I keep getting is: let's learn ${language}

The same thing happens with other examples in the chapter, in Chrome and Edge.

Can anyone tell me why?

matthewswisher@comcast.net

I’ve been learning programming by myself besides university, it’s being a month since a started JavaScript after css, here’s the thing, idk why when I try to resolve smth I feel stock, like idk what projects should I build or try, what should I do ?

I'm learning nıde.js and javascript, I'm doing small projects these days, but I couldn't find a project idea that will challenge me and contribute to my learning, does anyone have any suggestions?

Has the rise of AI largely replaced the need for programming courses on platforms like Udemy and YouTube?

To be clear, I'm not talking about using AI to write code for you.

Before AI became mainstream, I learned JavaScript through courses by instructors like Jonas Schmedtmann and a few other excellent creators. I found that structured, step-by-step approach incredibly helpful.

These days, though, if I don't understand a concept or run into a bug, I usually ask an AI to explain it instead of searching for a YouTube tutorial or going back to a course. I still write the code myself. I'm just using AI as a tutor to improve my understanding.

So I'm curious: has AI significantly reduced the demand for programming courses, or do you still find structured courses valuable?

Also, are there any up-to-date JavaScript courses in 2026 that you'd genuinely recommend?

so i have tried out differnt ways to learn js . and while chatting with gpt / claude it tld me that breaking and learning is actually a great way to learn . for people who dont know : its basically trying to create the stuffs in the first place and break those things and rebuild and make it your own . more precisely speaking building while learning . i dont know whether this is the best way to do this . but i also dont want to waste my time just doing something thats not worth it .. what do you guys think ? ?

Let me start off by stating prior to finding this subreddit I was a total noob. Well kinda I found FreeCodeCamp and that’s been my introduction to programming. It’s a great free program for anyone researching programming. However I was reading some posts while scrolling this specific subreddit looking for recommendations,resources I was reading a conversation thread and realized ai is a thing yes i know late to the game yes I’m aware. I discovered that the ai can even teach anyone with adhd how to code. I’ve got ChatGPT helping me build a portfolio of small projects using visual studio code and im already working on my first project and understanding what I’m doing wtf😭 certainly not ready to swim with the sharks ima just hangout in the kiddy pool for awhile👍🏻

Hola, no soy nuevo en la programación pero siento que en la escuela no me enseñan bien, pueden decirme proyectos en los cuales mi lógica de programador aumente?

I'm having trouble converting a working piece of code from Java to JS, involving regex. The Java regex is "[^\d|^-]". I haven't been able to make "/\D|^-/g" ignore minus signs.

The code itself is just a leetcode exercise.