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How long does it take to learn to code?

Coderslang: Become a Software Engineer on May 21, 2021

In one word, FOREVER! You might think I am exaggerating, but learning to code is an iterative and lifelong process. Every day new technologies are...

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Peter Vivo • May 21 '21

const dateList = [];

function recordDate(date) {
    dateList.push(date);
}

function displayDates() {
    console.log(dateList);
}

The problem with this code piece are recordDate and displayDates have outer dependency: dateList. Without that variable these two function is useless.

James Thomson • May 22 '21

100%. Much better to use pure functions.

Rafael Rocha • May 22 '21

Or provide the dependency as a parameter even if it contains side effects you have overall control. Following the Inversion of Control principle.

Andrej Rypo • May 22 '21

You would export the functions from the module and keep the variable private. It's not the point of the example.

Coderslang: Become a Software Engineer • May 22 '21

I absolutely agree. And it's another proof of the fact that learning never stops 🚀

Jean-Michel 🕵🏻‍♂️ Fayard • May 22 '21

Right, it's like dancing, you are never done learning, so focus on enjoying every moment

Coderslang: Become a Software Engineer • May 22 '21

Absolutely agree! Enjoy the ride or change the track :)

Andrej Rypo • May 21 '21

I was almost expecting an answer like "Two months." or "All you need is this one course.", but this article actually sheds some light on the topic the right way.

Coderslang: Become a Software Engineer • May 22 '21

Two months is a reasonable timeframe to study the basics of JS. But realistically it's more like 6-12 months to get from zero to the first job as a software engineer. And then you really start learning :)