Start With JavaScript

Introduction

• My name is...
   
• I'm here to tell you about learning JavaScript as your 1st programming language

About Me

• I'm a Web Developer working for Kno2...
   
• My job emphasis in JavaScript and Angular
   
• Primary role is modernizing JS applications...
   
• I also help out with hiring candidates for our Client Applications team

Hook

• Remember those pop-up ads in the 90s?
   
• Would any of you voluntarily learn that language?
   
• What if I told you...?
  • It pays well...
  • It's in demand
  • There are more jobs than people to fill those jobs
     
• (Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2019) One of the most popular programming languages

Thesis

• JavaScript is the best programming language for emerging developers to learn. Not only are there plenty of jobs, but continued growth and popularity are consistent year-to-year

First Point

Career Outlook and Income

• (LinkedIn, 2020) - Top 5 In-Demand Skills
   
• Fundamental for
  • Electron (Desktop Applications)
  • Building APIs
  • Using Frameworks
     
• Versatile
   
• Approachable
  • Low barrier for entry
  • No extra tools required
    • Build in browser
       
• Pays well
  • Above the national median salary
  • Starting salary at around $71k/yr
     

Second Point

JavaScript is popular

• **Visual Aid** (Stack Overflow, Developer Survey, 2019) Most popular programming language
  • 8th year in a row
     
  • Explain why it's so popular
    • You can have an application running in minutes
    • Requires little training
    • Runs across multiple platforms
       
  • Large online community
    • Access to more resources
    • Access to more tools
    • Conversations with real people

Recap

• JavaScript is a great programming language to start with
   
• Opens doors to large # of jobs
   
• Wide range of job types: front end, back end, desktop, etc
   
• Growth and Popularity

Call To Action

Career Outlook and Income

• JavaScript is among the top-5 in-demand skills in the software industry according to a report published by LinkedIn earlier this yearRequired for jobs
• Fundamental of​
  • Electron
  • Building APIs
  • Frameworks
• Approachable
  • Low barrier for entry
  • No extra tools
• Pays well
  • Above the national median salary
  • Starting salary at around $71k/yr

Conclusion

• Hope you're excited to learn
   
• Once again, JavaScript is great
  • Large number of job opportunities
  • Continued growth and popularity