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Sk Shoyeb
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Why You Should Not Learn Web3 As A Beginner

There are a few reasons why someone who is just starting to learn about programming and web development may not want to immediately dive into learning about web3 and blockchain technology.

New Technology

Web3 and blockchain are relatively new and rapidly evolving technologies. This means that there is a lot of uncertainty and change in the ecosystem, which can make it difficult to know what to learn and where to focus your efforts. Additionally, the technology is still evolving and many of the use cases for it are not yet fully realized, which can make it difficult to see the practical applications of what you are learning.

Complex For Beginners

Web3 and blockchain development can be quite complex and difficult to understand for beginners. These technologies involve advanced concepts such as cryptography, decentralized networks, and smart contracts, which can be challenging to grasp without prior knowledge and experience. Additionally, because these technologies are new and evolving, there may not be as many resources and tutorials available to help beginners learn the basics.

Fundamental Concepts

If you are just starting to learn programming, it may be more beneficial to focus on more fundamental concepts and skills before diving into web3 and blockchain development. By learning the basics of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java, you will be building a strong foundation that will serve you well as you continue to learn and grow as a developer.

Less Job Market

It's also worth noting that the job market for web3 and blockchain developers is still relatively small and niche. While the demand for these skills is increasing, it's not yet clear how the market will evolve and mature. As a beginner, it may be more beneficial to focus on learning web development skills that are more in demand, such as full-stack JavaScript or Java development. This will give you a better chance of finding a job and building a career in the short-term.

Decentralize Concepts

One of the important thing is about web3 is that it require a good understanding of the concept of decentralization, and how it works, this is not something easy to grasp for beginner developer, and need a lot of time to get familiar with, it may be a good idea to first learn more about the general concepts of decentralization, distributed systems, and consensus algorithms before diving into the specifics of web3 and blockchain development.

Conclusion

While web3 and blockchain technology have a lot of potential and are exciting to learn about, as a beginner, it may not be the best idea to immediately dive into learning about them. It may be more beneficial to focus on building a solid foundation in programming and web development, and to gain a better understanding of the concepts of decentralization before diving into more specialized and complex technologies like web3 and blockchain.

It's important to keep in mind that it's not a must to learn web3 and blockchain, it's just one of the many technologies out there, and there is always something new and interesting to learn, it's up to you to find the area that interest you the most and focus on that.

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