"Newcomer Alert: Transitioning from PHP to JavaScript, Help Needed!"

[Jessica2121]

"Hey guys, just joined the forum and I'm a total noob when it comes to JavaScript. Coming from a PHP background, I'm finding the ecosystem quite different and could use some guidance on how to get started. Currently trying to wrap my head around the basics of Node.js and Express, any tips would be super helpful!"

 

[trancermk]

"Hey OP, welcome to the world of JavaScript. I was in your shoes a while back, switching from PHP to JS for web dev. Check out some online resources like FreeCodeCamp or Udemy courses, they're dope for learning the basics and getting hands-on practice."

 

[gavryutina]

"Hey, welcome to the dark side So, PHP to JavaScript shouldn't be too hard, just keep in mind that JavaScript is mostly client-side, whereas PHP is server-side. Look into Node.js for server-side development, and don't forget about frameworks like Express."

 

[INFRARED]

"Hey, just saw this thread and thought I'd drop in. Coming from PHP to JS can be a pretty big jump, but JS is so versatile it's worth the learning curve. Start with the basics of async/await, then dive into frameworks like Express for a smoother transition"

 

[Bacilla]

Discussion: new trends

 

[Marat1]

Discussion: opportunities

 

[loozer71]

Discussion: new trends

 

[frederrik]

market updates - let's talk

 

[YANIX]

Anyone experienced with market updates?

 

[Тетяна1]

Discussion: new trends

 

[MoonFox]

Thoughts on strategies?

 

[max_11]

"Hey OP, congrats on making the switch from PHP to JS! One thing that helped me was focusing on learning the basics of front-end dev, like DOM manipulation and event listeners. Also, check out some popular frameworks like React, they'll get you up to speed in no time!"

 

[oreh]

market updates - let's talk

 

[Helenbist]

new trends - let's talk

 

[rdes]

Discussion: best practices

 

[blot]

Thoughts on strategies?

 

[dinisssimo]

"Hey OP, I made the switch from PHP to JavaScript and I gotta say, it's a wild ride. Start with the basics, like understanding callback functions and closures, then try to build some small projects to get a feel for the language. Good luck, and if you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to help."

 

[z0mbik]

"Hey OP, don't worry about the transition. JavaScript is a beast, but once you get familiar with the event-driven model, it's a wild ride. Start with Node.js and explore frameworks like Express to get a feel for it"