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Binny, I'd say avoid stuff like node.js and lisp UNLESS you're actually interested in CS theory. (is HN not the best place to say that). Learning these would be
by raquo 16y ago
Binny, I'd say avoid stuff like node.js and lisp UNLESS you're actually interested in CS theory. (is HN not the best place to say that). Learning these would be beneficial in long-term, but right now better go after lower-hanging fruit. jQuery is indeed easy and awesome. You can also try CakePHP and later Backbone.js – these will help you better structure your apps. Just make sure to understand the distinction between language features and framework features.
- bricestacey 16y agoAt 16, it's not necessarily optimal to aim for the low-hanging fruit. It's very easy to read a few tutorials then squander several years with a poor understanding of the basics. Once you learn the basics, be sure to continue learning them deeply.