Day / Days of Code: Embracing the Elegance of JavaScript

Mon, August 12, 2024

There’s something innately satisfying about programming and using a language to create tools that can recursively be used to create even more tools. While coding HTML and CSS is indeed programming, as it allows you to structure and style text, it doesn’t bring me the same level of satisfaction. My background in C++ has ingrained in me a love for working with variables and expressions.

JavaScript, despite its similarities to C++, is a very different animal. Its higher-order functions are particularly elegant, and while they can be overwhelming at first, they also offer a lot of power and flexibility. As I become more fluent in JavaScript, I look forward to acclimating to these advanced features, such as type conversion.

Having experience with a similar language like C++ is incredibly helpful. Even though I don’t know PHP, its similarities to C++ make it relatively easy to read. Additionally, my exposure to JavaScript through employer development meetings means there won’t be too many surprises.

I have to admit, this feels like a honeymoon phase. Having the chance to use an imperative programming language, especially one I’ve wanted to learn, is a blessing. I’m looking forward to many more phases of JavaScript fluency, but for now, this is bliss.

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