I had the same problem as you. I also highly recommend "Modern JavaScript Explained for Dinosaurs" for a high level overview of why the JS tooling is like it i

I had the same problem as you. I also highly recommend "Modern JavaScript Explained for Dinosaurs" for a high level overview of why the JS tooling is like it is. This is also a good overview of the whole ecosystem, together with suggested learning paths: https://frontendmasters.com/books/front-end-handbook/2019/ https://frontendmasters.com/books/front-end-handbook/2019/