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[Tehker]

Hello,

I'm requesting to join a team full of web developers to learn more and practice. I don't know how to do PHP, JS. I only know HTML and CSS and would like to improve on those 2 as well as learn PHP and JS. I'm hoping to gain experience and observe how the web developers code and their techniques. I'm hoping to be a web developer when I'm older, but currently I'm needing to practice and today I've decided to dedicate my time into improving. I'm hoping I can make websites for clients.

Information:

I'm 16, and live in the East Coast and so my timezone is EST (GMT -5). I've started learning web development around when I was 11, but went hiatus mode until 5 years later.. Although I've been going hiatus mode randomly through out the years and right now I want to actually put my effort into trying.

I use Sublime and sometimes Notepad++, although I prefer Sublime because I feel that it's convenient and easier with all the shortcuts rather than Notepad++, I have to type everything out. Another thing is that for Notepad++, I have to retype the codes when I mess up somewhere in the middle which gets quite annoying.

I've attempted to learn Java, but it just seemed too complicated for me while HTML, I learned in an hour or so on the basics. I'm currently trying to learn more about Bootstrap and practicing on how to use the columns/rows properly. I'm currently learning from random YouTube videos and just copying the code into the Sublime to make an effort on learning what it all means and how it works.

Pros:

- I'm a fast learner.
- I make an effort and try to fit in as much time as I can to learn.
- When I want to learn something, then I put as much dedication as I can.

Cons:

- I have to take tons of notes and store them some where safe with an attempt to not lose them because I have bad memory although I'm trying to improve.
- I went on hiatus mode which means I've forgotten a little bit of things, but I quickly regain all the knowledge back.
- I never had a tutor and so I'll probably be confused or confusing.

Thanks for taking your time on reading this and I hope to find someone that will help me out! I prefer to work with 1 person, but I can join a team and gain experience from each member while making an attempt to actually make a website. My main goal is to create 1 website, a decent website at least. My next goal is to create many websites!

Thanks,
Faker

 

[Jleeto]

Don't learn PHP.

 

[Tehker]

Don't learn PHP.

Why's that? x3

 

[Jleeto]

The PHP (a scripting language) language lacks a lot of consistency.

Learning Ruby on Rails (based on Ruby scripting language) is a great alternative...

 

[Tehker]

The PHP (a scripting language) language lacks a lot of consistency.

Learning Ruby on Rails (based on Ruby scripting language) is a great alternative...

Oh, thanks. Although, isn't PHP used for like login details? I mean, doesn't it tie up with MySQL to store data?

 

[Jleeto]

You can connect to MySQL database with Ruby on Rails.

 

[Jay]

Don't learn Ruby on Rails Learn NodeJS, it's backend javascript

 

[Jleeto]

Don't learn Ruby on Rails Learn NodeJS, it's backend javascript

NodeJS is another alternative.

 

[Tehker]

God damnit, I'm so confused. xD What do I learn then?? Someone is saying to learn Ruby on Rails, but then another is saying not to.

 

[Jleeto]

I would suggest learning NodeJS.

Please learn Javascript beforehand. Although it is not necessary, it's highly recommended that you know JS before learning NodeJS.

 

[Tehker]

Do you know Javascript?

No, not at the moment. Although I gave an attempt.

 

[Tehker]

Rah, completely forgot about Node.js, good luck lol Tehker

Thanks. ;-;

 

[Jleeto]

Tehker Join PTP...

http://ptp.devjs.org/join

 

[Tehker]

Tehker Join PTP...

http://ptp.devjs.org/join

I can't tell if that button works.. x3 The "Invite"

 

[Fetch Designs]

God damnit, I'm so confused. xD What do I learn then?? Someone is saying to learn Ruby on Rails, but then another is saying not to.

In my opinion, don't limit yourself to learning a single language for backend. There's no one language that is the best for everything you will encounter as a developer. For example, using a language like Node.js and Ruby to build a simple forum is like using a Black Hawk Helicopter to get to work. You'll get there, but it's a bit overkill. In my opinion, PHP is a simple language (as far as backend goes), and it has a lot of valuable uses. At the same time though, Ruby and Node.js both have their very valuable uses. If you're really looking to become a professional, start learning any language for backend, but just remember that you should always be learning something new.

 

[Tehker]

In my opinion, don't limit yourself to learning a single language for backend. There's no one language that is the best for everything you will encounter as a developer. For example, using a language like Node.js and Ruby to build a simple forum is like using a Black Hawk Helicopter to get to work. You'll get there, but it's a bit overkill. In my opinion, PHP is a simple language (as far as backend goes), and it has a lot of valuable uses. At the same time though, Ruby and Node.js both have their very valuable uses. If you're really looking to become a professional, start learning any language for backend, but just remember that you should always be learning something new.

Thanks, and I'll be sure to do that.

 

[Fetch Designs]

Thanks, and I'll be sure to do that.

No problem, feel free to message me if you ever have any questions!