I don’t like the JS beginner course :(

Question

The only other course I’ve taken is HTML, which I enjoyed because it was engaging and hands-on. However, the JS course feels like a math or IQ test, especially in the for loops lesson. When I learned how to use it, it was frustrating, and I didn’t get enough practice to use it right. The lessons teach formatting, but many questions ask things like how often a loop runs, which aren’t helpful. It feels like Sololearn wants us to lose hearts to encourage payments. Useful questions, like making loops, are rare.

Answer 1

Noah Linaman
I understand that you're feeling frustrated and disappointed. Noah Linaman, I hope you'll find some comfort in knowing that you're not alone in your feelings. Many people find math and IQ tests challenging, but there are plenty of resources available to help you practice and improve.

I also find math and IQ tests to be fun and challenging. I enjoy the process of learning and growing, and I find that these tests can be a great way to measure my progress.

There are many different types of loops in programming languages, including for loops, foreach loops, while loops, and do-while loops. These loops are used to repeat a block of code a certain number of times or until a certain condition is met. They are essential for many programming tasks, such as iterating over data structures and performing calculations.

Answer 2

Noah Linaman, no, I didn't stick it in chatgpt as a lifelong programmer, and Coder, I spoke my own words, my own feelings, and expressed my own thoughts.

I do love math and IQ tests, really, and I love the challenges.

I don't need chatgpt to respond. It is a tool, not feelings.

The longer you are here on sololearn, the more you will learn and appreciate all things code related. I've got over 5 decades of experience while you are just starting your journey.

BTW, check out my profile, start with my daily streak, the number of certificates, and the number of codes. There are several of us with plenty of experience whom could say the same, and are here to help.

Answer 3

If you cannot answer how many times the loop runs, it indicates you don't understand the concept, thus, you can't make a real application.

I understand why people love HTML, it is because you can put pretty things on display.
Under the hook, however, HTML is NOT a programming language. It is a mark-up language. A language to display and format text.

Buttons you can click on a webpage, how a radio button / check box responds to certain things require real programming language.

Unless you want to make a static webpage, learning HTML without JS won't let you run very far.

Answer 4

This response feels like you stuck my question into chatgpt. I dont care whether a math or iq test is challenging, i want to learn how to make and use JS code rather than be asked how many time a loop is going to run over and over again.