Python vs. JavaScript for Development
34mBeginner2021-10-04
Authors

Julie Nisbet
Co-founder of Equalitech

Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Course details
Python and JavaScript are two of the most popular programming languages used by developers, analysts, and data scientists alike. But how do you know which language to use for specific projects or tasks? In this course, longtime instructor and software engineer Julie Nisbet answers this question and provides you with the tools you need to decide between these languages when approaching different projects. Julie starts by exploring the history of each language and how they operate. She then discusses key considerations when picking between each language for a project or task. Julie continues by reviewing key differences between the two programming languages, and closes by exploring various use cases for Python and JavaScript. Upon completing this course, you'll feel prepared to determine whether Python or JavaScript is best for you based on the project at hand.
Skills covered
Quick StartJavaScriptOraclePythonProgramming LanguagesOpen SourceSoftware Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Python vs. JavaScript
1. Powerful Programming Languages
- 02 - What is a programming language
- 03 - Different programming paradigms
- 04 - A short history of Python
- 05 - A short history of JavaScript
- 06 - Common Python applications
- 07 - Common JavaScript applications
2. Evaluating Which Language to Use
- 08 - Key considerations
- 09 - JavaScript programs - Browser vs. Node
- 10 - Python programs - Anaconda vs. CPython
3. Key Differences
- 11 - Basic syntax - Hello World in Python vs. JavaScript
- 12 - Data types and variables - Python vs. JavaScript
- 13 - Code blocks - Python vs. JavaScript
- 14 - Functions - Python vs. JavaScript
4. Use Cases
- 15 - Common use cases
- 16 - Back-end development - Python vs. JavaScript
- 17 - Front-end development - Python vs. JavaScript
- 18 - Data science - Python vs. JavaScript
- 19 - Career opportunities in JavaScript
- 20 - Career opportunities in Python
Moving Forward
- 21 - What to do next
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