JavaScript is NOT Important in Freelance in 2024

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Ай бұрын

Javascript is super popular, in fact, it is the most used programming language today. But in the freelance world, not so much.
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@Talk378 Ай бұрын

I’ve been free lancing for a decade and have used js in every contract I’ve worked. Never touched PHP in a freelance context 🤷🏻‍♂️

@OmarAzaq Ай бұрын

does flatter and dart good for freelance compare to regular web like back end with .net or front end with react and thanks for great informations ❤

@ETAonTheEUC Ай бұрын

Thanks! I have a degree in software development but I really want to do freelance because I like the idea of more freedom and not being under corporate

@jigsaw2253 Ай бұрын

You cannot get so far in freelancing in terms of money

@mr.fuckingfuck3632 Ай бұрын

@@jigsaw2253 why not?

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Cool. If you structure your freelance business properly, you can do very well.

@taariqq Ай бұрын

This is where the value of this channel is!

@mtwata Ай бұрын

I understand what you're saying Uncle Stef. In my case, I'm a freelance e-commerce dev and JavaScript is everywhere, even if the store is not using a frontend framework.

@user-cc5pq4yp8u Ай бұрын

May I ask what technologies do you work with besides JS?

@aniketbisht2823 Ай бұрын

In an earlier video, you said the complete opposite.

@carlosdrave Ай бұрын

Part of any sales funnel is figuring out what sticks with your audience first, that’s what he’s doing.

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

I don't think I did. Show me where?

@Seekingtruth-mx3ur Ай бұрын

What video is that?

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpOgaZRh1celZok.html Let me know so I can correct the record! Thanks!

@aniketbisht2823 Ай бұрын

@@StefanMischook In the video titled, "How to Start Freelancing in 2024", you said that "the web is the key to freelancing" . That includes using three primary languages: HTML, CSS and Javascript. Although Javascript can be elided or replaced with PHP, C++, Java etc, for the back-end/server-side programming as we have many more choices, for client side programming Javascript is essential and the only practical option if you want any interactivity at all in your web pages. I am new to Web development and freelancing myself, so it is quite confusing when you say that for Freelancing, Web-dev should be your focus but also that Javascript is not important. So if I understand you correctly, in this video you are emphasizing the importance of PHP for the back-end, regardless of the necessity of Javascript for the front-end.

@jacobwwarner Ай бұрын

Given the focus on freelance web development set apart from contracted (web?) software development, which platform would be the best to focus on first? I would think WordPress. Based on everything ive come across, i would probably look into applying my amateur skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript with WordPress & Bricks with Cloudways for hosting. Im a little worried about more complex functionality and how you have to write PHP to interact with the WordPress CMS and attached database.

@oscarmartinlive Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this insightful content, Uncle Steph. Just what I needed. One question, though: do you recommend adding UI design to the skill stack? That would be with the purpose of creating more visually aesthetic interfaces.

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Just learn the basics and decide later what you will specialize in.

@oscarmartinlive Ай бұрын

@@StefanMischook thank you for responding, Uncle Steph. Much appreciated.

@albertcelestino8541 Ай бұрын

I opened KZfaq to see where the algorithm would lead me next, and to be honest, I'm still procrastinating in building my resume and portfolio because right now I still wonder to spend another session to master JavaScript and React. But seeing your video finalized my thoughts to do my portfolio and resume first to start my freelancing journey as a web developer. Thanks a lot, Uncle!! PS: I hit the like and subscribe button, hehe

@shadower3707 Ай бұрын

What is the place of laravel in the freelance market?

@tulsidev9451 21 күн бұрын

Thank you sir.

@MattCupan 25 күн бұрын

Whether it's 1999 or 2029, you Should definitely know JavaScript if you're doing any kind of code work with webpages.

@superseninson2627 15 күн бұрын

So are you saying you can start freelancing with html/css/php alone? do you have or know any courses on php?

@StefanMischook 14 күн бұрын

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@jonathanjohnson2785 Ай бұрын

Hi Uncle Stef. How long does it take to become proficient in WordPress coming from a js background.? Syntactically similar or is it a completely different beast altogether. Dankie soos altyd❤

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Very different. But you can start freelancing with Wordpress with perhaps 10-15hrs of learning it. A lot of WP work is just config and knowing the ecosystem. Building WP themes requires HTML5, CSS3 and PHP skills .. but nothing overly complex.

@jonathanjohnson2785 Ай бұрын

@@StefanMischook 💯👍👍

@user-cc5pq4yp8u Ай бұрын

@@StefanMischook Do you take on more custom WP development projects or do you mostly use builders like Elementor? I've been on Fiverr for years, I get a few projects a month using only Elementor. All the PHP I've ever needed to use I got snippets online, now AI just generates it. I've thought about getting more into developing WP themes, but recently decided to learn JS because I'm tired of making pennies building Elementor sites. I get inquiries all the time for all types of web applications that I CAN'T build, and it bothers me. I have no idea what path to take or how to take my freelance game to the next level :\

@PiyushSharma12479 Ай бұрын

Man I love your videos genuine advice cool and calm voice nice chill background it just feels like before bed videos

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@OfficialByteBurst Ай бұрын

How does one even get into freelance? I feel like it's oversaturated with most freelancers being offshore from places like India that offer much cheaper services. Is freelancing even viable in today's market?

@andyl9920 Ай бұрын

Im still learning. But maybe try to offer free services (2-3 free projects) and work ur way up?

@gdj777 Ай бұрын

Seems working with platforms and connectin systems, automations is the trend

@arcomarco7131 Ай бұрын

It won't be about mobile dev? did you even do minimal research? For wordpress/php I can find competent people for $5/h

@daysofgrace2934 Ай бұрын

TBH honest good communication, an ability to get on with people and inspire confidence i.e. you're a safe pair of hands...these are the most important skills, these will get you further than someone who is a $hit hot programming pain in the a$$...

@weightlifter1377 Ай бұрын

So is learning WordPress a must for Full stack dev who wanna get in freelancing world ???

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Wordpress gigs are just very common. You will likely be pulled into a few while your establish your fullstack client base.

@MaxGHenckel Ай бұрын

To simplify any confusion: If you're new to web dev: learn JavaScript + other foundations Now that you can code, to break into FREELANCING: learn PHP as well. Us newbies hang onto every word with quiet desperation. 😂 Start with foundations, from there >>learn how to learn

@wdeath Ай бұрын

What percentage of freelance jobs are better/faster done using CMS, instead of handmade website? Thank you for the video.

@najlepszyinformatyk1661 Ай бұрын

nowadays you don't need to choose between cms/handmade. You can still go with coding using starters/templates

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

My top 3 rules of coding / development are 1. Reuse 2. Reuse 3. Reuse. So look at templates and CMS first ... before building from scratch.

@dongivafoc4493 Ай бұрын

@@StefanMischook i've got the wrong mindset then. I would rather go create from "scratch" than go for preexisting solutions. I feel like i'm not a "developer" if I use a preexisting solution for a customer. Though i dont have much experience yet. I wonder if that rule is also true as a developer working in a company like let's say a software dev company

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

@@dongivafoc4493 Not an uncommon feeling. Remember that if you are using JS, HTML, CSS, web servers etc .... you are using other peoples code. Same thing.

@mintcar Ай бұрын

Would you say it depends on how long you expect to support it and how much the scope is likely to grow? The more a premade solution does for you, the harder it is to adapt, is my experience. Not a freelancer though.

@andyl9920 Ай бұрын

Curious question. If a freelancer charges by the hour, how would a client know how many hours the developer really worked?????

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

The clients typically ask you the per hour rate but then will want a fixed price! So they don’t track your time and they shouldn’t frankly IF they are on fixed price.

@paulholsters7932 Ай бұрын

It would be interesting to do a video on how to find people who are willing to pay for a webapplication/mobile application - since that is my skill.

@carsonjamesiv2512 Ай бұрын

GOOD VIDEO, SIR!😃🎉

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@codybass8873 Ай бұрын

I must be going wrong. I am building a vue full stack project and at least half of all the code is js.

@jermainemyrn19 Ай бұрын

How long have you been freelancing?

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

I started in 1995. But the last many years of my career has been running my SAAS product StudioWeb.com. That said, I mentor many freelancers and the JS assertions are still accurate.

@marianso99 Ай бұрын

In my 9 years of freelance JavaScript was a crucial part. FrontEnd development requires JavaScript. I understand your point that you better learn WordPress and HTML CSS PHP but even as an experienced freelancer it was very difficult to get jobs with WordPress - too crouded and low paying

@waynesabourin4825 Ай бұрын

I assume you would be using a lot of out of the box solutions / SaaS and trying to keep coding down to a minimum to satisfy you customers. Building out custom features only if existing solutions are not found within these other tools.

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

Yes. So a low level version of this would be implementing Wordpress based sites.

@Seekingtruth-mx3ur Ай бұрын

Stef you would be good at reading bed time stories.

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

My next career. :)

@introvertiert_nhalb Ай бұрын

Some kind of my manifesto, from a meta perspective ;) Forget about the mainstream and the small buisnesses, youre the builder, go your own way. Be an Entrepeneur. Should/would you be a freelance slave forever and stuck in their limited tech stacks and minds forerver? If they don't want to scale up and don't want to go with the flow, not your problem. Think small as they do and be small, in my opinion is a waist of "your" time. The modern JS tech stack gives you so much opportunities that outweighs the old lamp stack, Wordpress, Drupal, you name it , this kind of stuff, etc. . So boring ...

@anthonyhowell5809 Ай бұрын

I agree with most of the takes but brother.... javascript is central to the web. javascript is the web lol. as a wise man once said. "all the can be written in javascript, will be written in javascript"

@burloiumarian2665 Ай бұрын

exactly ... back in the day it was mostly PHP ... but now oh boys ... JS is the new kid on the block ...

@mike-365 Ай бұрын

This video is a bit misleading. Yes most small business run on WordPress PHP or just basic HTML ,CSS. However in the case of development of a brand new website JS can very much be used. Next.js is a excellent option for both small websites and large scale web apps.

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

It certainly can be but as you pointed out it is what small businesses currently use is what matters since they will be the bulk of your clients. Exceptions in any situation do occur though.

@Pareshbpatel Ай бұрын

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@RodneyKimbangu Ай бұрын

He who insults PHP is like a fish that cursed water...!

@anthonyhowell5809 Ай бұрын

wait am I smoking crack? why are you differentiating between react and javascript. brother ive been watching you for a while and like your takes but this is bugging me out. react is built on javascript and the syntax is very similar and some syntax of react is pure javascript. what is going on

@alan-williams-web Ай бұрын

Uncle Stef, you look frozen 🥶 Having spent years moving around langauges and frameworks, I reluctantly admit your advice is accurate for most small freelance projects. But I really do not like WordPress and won't work with it. I don't have to. That said, the last small freelance project I did focused heavily on JS. I had to take 4 user inputs, carry out several calculations and then output the result on the page. I didn't know how to do it without JS 🤔

@StefanMischook Ай бұрын

You could do it via server side code but client-side Js makes sense in this circumstance.