My First Month Learning JavaScript and Backend Development

When I started learning to code a month ago, I didn’t know much beyond the basics of computers. Now, I’ve completed Scrimba’s free JavaScript course and started learning backend development with Node.js and Express.js. Here’s what I learned and why it’s been so exciting. -> JavaScript Foundations The JavaScript course taught me everything from variables, functions, loops, and arrays to more advanced topics like DOM manipulation, and event handling. I built small projects that helped me practice these concepts in real time. Interactive challenges on Scrimba made learning fun and easy to follow. -> Moving to Backend Development After learning the basics of JavaScript, I moved on to backend topics with Node.js and Express.js. Here’s what I gained: Understanding how to create a server and API endpoints. Routing requests and sending responses to the frontend. Structuring projects in a clean and organized way. I’m writing this article to document my journey and help others who are starting o