22 things I learned about JavaScript

After 4 years of studying, writing and building applications

JavaScript is one of the simplest languages on earth. If I say this to a beginner, they will shout at me.

But if you are someone who has been working with JavaScript for more than 3 or 4 months, you know what I’m saying. Some things are so obvious in JavaScript, even if you don’t know that, your subconscious mind knows what you are doing.

I have been working with JavaScript for over 4 year, making websites, apps, and even a little bit of ML with JavaScript. Here are some kinds of stuff I learned and keep this in mind if you are starting out.

1. JavaScript is everywhere: Whether it’s on the web, in servers, or in mobile apps, JS is at the heart of modern development.
2. Learning JS never stops: New frameworks, tools, and updates are constantly evolving. You have to stay curious to keep up.
3. Node.js made JS full stack: JavaScript was once limited to the front-end, but now it powers everything from databases to APIs. Although I’m a fan of Deno now.
4. It’s not about mastering one framework: You’ll use React today, but tomorrow it could be Svelte. Mastering the fundamentals is more important. If you are good at DSA, you know how React Component…