Looks like you already know the advantages of JavaScript, but I'll explain it in more detail hehe. These are some of the advantages of JS that make you strong determination to learn it.
Currently JavaScript is not only used on the client (browser) side, you know. Since Node.js JavaScript can be used outside of the browser. That way you can develop back-end (server), console, desktop programs, mobile, IoT, games, and more using JavaScript.
Each programming language has a different level of difficulty. The level of difficulty can be seen from several factors. In my opinion, syntax or writing is one of the most important factors to learn. JS is still relatively easy to learn as long as you are serious about learning and always dare to make improvements or play with it. Still don't believe JS is easy to learn? Alright, here's a comparison of JS with some other languages. For example in displaying "Hello World!" yes.
Language C++
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | #include <iostream> intmain() { std::cout<<"Hello, world!\n"; return0; } |
Language Java
1 2 3 4 5 6 | classAppHelloWorld{ publicstaticvoidmain(String[]args){ System.out.println("Hello World!"); } } |
Language JavaScript
1 | console.log('Hello World!') |
The program code above displays the same result, namely "Hello World!". How? proved, JS is much more concise in terms of writing.
3. Very Powerful
You must know! JavaScript is a mature programming language, this trait makes JavaScript very powerful. In the past, the base website was still PHP or maybe we could use WordPress. All web logic is built and server-side dependent. This is what makes the web browser more static.
Modern browsers are interactive and dynamic. Logic that previously had to be handled by the server side, is now fully handled on the client side, all thanks to JavaScript.
4. Many companies are implementing JS
Who doesn't want to work at a startup? Yes, of course I want to, if the salary is big hehe. You will need a company like a startup if you are serious about learning JavaScript.
JavaScript ranks 4th in terms of the highest developer salary in 2018 with an average income of $105.415 (Techrepublic). Imagine if it was converted? Moreover, this year it could be even bigger. And even sweeter, if you work as a Google developer, etc. because they all have implemented JavaScript as a technology support. And even then it also depends on your programming level and also your job position.
5. Community Support
This is one of the reasons JavaScript is loved by many developers. Support from the community is important in choosing a programming language. Of course, if you're developing an app, as well as finding bugs. With good community support, it will be easier for you to find solutions to these bugs.
