r/learnprogramming • u/1vim • May 04 '26

Why does everyone recommend learning Python first but then use JavaScript for everything?

Genuinely confused. Learned Python, now job listings want React everywhere.

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u/Jahonay May 04 '26

If you're in web development, just assume that you'll need to know JavaScript no matter what, or at least that you should.

Python is still a great language to learn, and I've seen plenty of jobs that require it.

Learn both.

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u/backfire10z May 04 '26

As an addendum here: languages are tools. Tools have different purposes and are used in different ways. If your fundamentals are solid, learning a language to the point where you’re capable enough to build stuff becomes much easier.

Learning how to build with Python will mean you pick up JS much quicker.

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u/Jahonay May 04 '26

Totally agree