Andy Bell • 10/17/2025

Why bother learning JavaScript now that we have generative AI?

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The article addresses the question of why developers should still learn JavaScript deeply in the age of generative AI. It argues that AI-generated code often fails to meet expectations and that human expertise is essential for overseeing and correcting AI output. The author posits that deep JavaScript knowledge will lead to better job security, higher compensation, and the ability to fix problems left by AI tools.

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