Node.JS for non-programmers, really?

Question

JavaScript

Hello dear users. I would like to ask you the answers to my questions.
1 - Is it possible to learn Node.Js for a beginner in programming?
2 - What do you need to start writing in Node.Js? (JavaScript?)
3 - If you have to start learning Node.Js with JavaScript, what book would you recommend to a beginner?
4 - Will I be able to write in Node.Js after learning JavaScript? (If not, what do you need to know, read, learn for this?)
5 - Are there any books on Node.Js in Russian? What would you recommend?
Please do not judge strictly, maybe I made a mistake with the choice of the first programming language, but my soul is more drawn to Node.Js and I don’t know where to start entering this J.P.
Thank you in advance for your reply and for taking the time to answer my questions, thank you.

Answer 1

NodeJS is not a programming language, it is a platform written in the JavaScript programming language. Learn JavaScript
Read at least the first part of the learn.javascript.ru tutorial and solve all these problems. After reading it, it will already be postponed in my head what and how, and come here with a specific question, or better just in Google or here in the search.

Answer 2

Node.js is just a JS application runtime, just
like a browser environment
, nothing complicated - on the contrary, there is nothing simpler on the planet
. The main thing is that while studying, do a simple project like a forum blog chat without using ready-made code.
After a year or two or three of this practice, you will definitely gain enlightenment and become a real programmer â„¢

Answer 3

NodeJS is a virtual machine for JavaScript. In any case, you need to learn JS.

Answer 4

I will not play around and tell you what I think. No , it's not real. Node.js is clearly not the right choice to take the first steps in programming.
1 Answered above. Unfortunately, there is nothing to add here.
2 "A gun, a bottle of rum and unshakable faith in one's own strength" . But seriously, yes. JavaScript. Because Node.js is, God forgive me for these words, the purest JavaScript. With all its sores and peculiarities. If the word "write" means "create" and freely solve problems on your own, then I can advise you to scroll through this discussion . The threshold minimum is indicated there.
3 Personally, I have the "JavaScript Bible" proudly on my shelf. But I would not advise spending a lot of time reading for the sake of reading. JavaScript loves practice . Otherwise, this mountain cannot be conquered.
4 Partially already answered this question. But the first thing that comes to mind is: "HTTP, design patterns, terminal work, databases, core frameworks... (a hundred more rambling words)". And this will have to come. Only practice will help, otherwise nothing.
5 There are books, but I can't recommend any of them. Unfortunately, all that I met - did not carry anything useful.
Outcome. For the first steps, I would advise you to choose something simpler. The enemy would not wish Node.js at the initial stage. There is a great chance to learn something wrong (especially without a mentor) and derail your entire train of success. To use Node.js well, you need to understand what you are doing . And only so. Node.js, like all JavaScript, does not forgive ignorance.