I find this idea that you need to learn a specific level of Javascript before you even look at React (and other libraries) quite problematic. Obviously you nee

I find this idea that you need to learn a specific level of Javascript before you even look at React (and other libraries) quite problematic. Obviously you need to learn JS to be able to do things in React, but who says you can't learn the JS concepts when you encounter them in a React app? Just-in-time learning is an essential skill you will need anyway. What matters most in programming is to stay motivated enough to keep trying and keep learning, nothing is more motivating than getting results quickly. React can really help you to get to something cool quickly, it doesn't really matter if you only understand 10% of it as long as you get results. I say flip it around: Think of a good but simple thing you want to build, and go at it. Learn what you need to realize the plan. If you get stuck, simplify. If you manage to do it, celebrate and move to the next project. The best way to learn is to build, React makes that easier.