Once upon a time, programmers used JavaScript (JS) only to add interactive features to web pages. Those days are long gone. Today, JavaScript is even used to develop games. JavaScript is without a doubt the most popular programming language in the world.
In our first chapter, I emphasized the importance of learning JS before working on React. In a few pages, this chapter will help you gain a basic understanding of JS. I do not mean this chapter to cover every JS concept but to equip you with the knowledge before you move ...