If you want to work in Computer Science for at least 5-10 yrs it would be better to start with a strong type language, go trough the proper learning steps.
Depending on the day I hate JavaScript too, but tomorrow I will sure 💚 it back again.
Family man, musician, illustrator, software developer, and Microsoft MVP living in North GA. Runs on a high-octane mixture of caffeine and JavaScript, and is made entirely of bacon.
If anyone is in doubt of the JS supremacy I wrote a comprehensive list of things you can build with JavaScript, from websites to controlling robots.
I agree JS is great for learning Programming (after Scratch), but only if
PS: JavaScript doesn't mean the entire Web ecosystem (node etc), just things like codecombat.com codewars or drawing in khanacademy or to tweak your blog plugins.
If you want to work in Computer Science for at least 5-10 yrs it would be better to start with a strong type language, go trough the proper learning steps.
Depending on the day I hate JavaScript too, but tomorrow I will sure 💚 it back again.
That is an awesome list!