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To be frank, I'm growing increasingly tired of finding other people to code my designs. Now I started to learn to code a few years ago at which point I got a pretty solid knowledge in HTML and CSS but when it came to Javascript my mind was just belittled.
What I want to know, before I start again, is what I should count on learning. To all the coders out there right now, how long did it take you before you had a decent knowledge in JS?
Furthermore, how do you even start? Some coders told me before that they began by looking, and even ripping, other people's codes and modifying them, studying them, etc.
What's a good place to start and lastly, anybody willing to take me under their wing, so to say?
Thanks guys.
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i'm not javascript either but i have got 8 years php coding under my belt... so it's pretty much the same principle... but studying other peoples codes IS a big help... I wouldn't RIP anyone's code though. I'd use it and completely change everything... break it and then fix it again. i've taught several people php myself and as a tutor i understand that breaking things down into smaller pieces is the best way to learn... don't just jump in at the deep end as you'll get bored and end up giving up. ease yourself in with simple scripts and then once you've got a basic understanding go onto advanced tutorials that deal with the more extensive parts of javascript and you'll be well on your way...
You've got to think the guys on this forum have been doing this for years to get as good as they are now. but they all started off the same knowing minimal stuff to get them through.
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Start simple & yes, read other people's codes. That's how I learnt. That & using google if I came across a command that I didn't understand. I taught myself, but I'm like that. I can't stand someone teaching me, I still can't. Either way, if you get stuck or need help, Chris is around on here, and I will be at 'regular' times.. so post if you need help with something. Make sure you get a grasp of 'loops' 
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Well, I'd just go read some tutorials. I started with random "Write your first PB code" scripts by people and then went on to other tutorials. From there, I just escalated my knowledge. But yeah, breaking down other scripts and playing with them helps a lot.
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Well, I'd just go read some tutorials. I started with random "Write your first PB code" scripts by people and then went on to other tutorials. From there, I just escalated my knowledge. But yeah, breaking down other scripts and playing with them helps a lot. I was looking for PB specific tutorials but couldn't find any beyond the super-lame one on PBS. Do you remember where you read them?
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I don't own a forum. So when do I get to say you fail at the semantics?  Much thanks for the links though. Mmmm, time to dive in.
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I said "I think," therefore I'm not held liable.
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I said "I think," therefore I'm not held liable. You don't think so technically that makes you a liar. This argument would be more in my favor if you weren't in MIT, methinks.
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CSS FTW?! >.< Why bother using JS to do that? Or is it basic explanation of JS functions/coding, using a lame example? 
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CSS FTW?! >.< Why bother using JS to do that? Or is it basic explanation of JS functions/coding, using a lame example? The FJ didn't have an ID when he wrote that tutorial.
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I use Cali's code to remove forum jump, even though it's basic CSS now.
Still a useful tutorial, though. Even if the resultant code is 100% redundant.
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