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Debate: Is it worth learning framework X first or should you really start with vanilla code?
I spent 6 hours trying to fix a React state bug, only to realize I didn't understand plain JavaScript closures well enough. Would I have been better off spending those 6 months learning vanilla JS first, or is jumping into frameworks still faster for beginners? What do you think?
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jake_owens18d ago
Six hours on a React state bug? That's a Tuesday, not a career crisis. Learn vanilla JS when you hit a wall, not before you even start.
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the_riley18d ago
Honestly hard disagree with that take. Jumping into React without knowing closures is like trying to drive a car without knowing what the pedals do. You'll end up spending way more time debugging dumb state issues instead of actually building stuff. Vanilla JS first every time, even if it's just a month of basics.
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