Is it possible to learn Node.js without knowing JavaScript?

Question

I am starting and I am trying to learn Node.js.

• Is it absolutely necessary to know JavaScript for Node.js wizards?
• I tried to run some programs from Node.js on my localhost and server, so I really like Node.js
• I executed programs such as Hello World, writing and reading a file, starting a server, etc.

I know that Node.js runs on JavaScript. I know some basic JavaScript, but do I need to have a deep knowledge of JavaScript?

Answer 1

I suggest you spend a little time learning the basics of Javascript (there aren't many), and then go straight to node.js and start writing sample applications. Most of the concepts you need to learn for node.js are taken from the standard learning process of ys1382 code (tm):

• read the tutorial, understand maybe 10%
• Download the final tutorial code without bothering with all the steps.
• try changing the tutorial code to do something a little different without breaking everything
• write your own trivial application with a lot of search queries.
• profit

At least what works for me.

Answer 2

This is like saying: "I need to learn French in order to be able to sing French songs"? Well, you can just learn the words and how to say them, but you won’t be able to make any French song yourself if you don’t know French.

And I really compare songwriting with programming. You can copy and paste files into Javascript files without knowing what it actually does, but it will not help you do something yourself.

In the end, yes, you need to know the language you work with if you want to build something. However, you do not need to be omniscient to get started. If you try to understand what you are doing, you will probably learn all of this.

Answer 3

If you have never had programming knowledge, I agree with zneak. And if you already know other programming languages ​​C or C # or Java, then yes, you can.