Are modern JavaScript tutorials keeping up with framework changes?

[Stephen31]

JavaScript moves so fast that it feels like tutorials are outdated almost as soon as they're published. I've been looking at various JavaScript tutorials lately, and I'm noticing that many still teach older patterns or don't cover modern features.

The best JavaScript tutorials I've found are the ones that focus on fundamentals first, then show how those fundamentals apply to different frameworks. But even those can become outdated quickly.

How do you find tutorials that are actually current? Do you look for specific version numbers mentioned, or do you focus on concepts that are less likely to change?

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The challenge with JavaScript tutorials is that the ecosystem moves so fast. A tutorial from 2022 might be teaching patterns that are already considered outdated in 2025.

What I look for in modern JavaScript tutorials is a focus on fundamentals that don't change. Things like closures, prototypes, promises, and the event loop are core concepts that remain relevant regardless of framework changes.

The best tutorials teach these fundamentals first, then show how they apply to different frameworks. They explain that React, Vue, and Angular are just different ways of organizing the same JavaScript fundamentals.

[MarkIT]

For keeping up with JavaScript changes, I've found that the best approach is to follow specific creators rather than searching for generic tutorials. Some YouTube channels and course instructors are really good about updating their content as the ecosystem evolves.

I also look for tutorials that mention specific version numbers. If a tutorial says ES2023 features" or "React 18," I know it's trying to be current. Tutorials that just say "modern JavaScript" without specifying are often outdated.

Another strategy is to learn from official documentation and then use tutorials to fill in gaps. The MDN Web Docs are always up-to-date, and tutorials can help explain concepts that the documentation assumes you already know.

[Nicholas35]

What I've noticed about JavaScript tutorials is that the best ones acknowledge the history of the language. JavaScript has accumulated a lot of baggage over the years, and tutorials that pretend it doesn't exist aren't helpful.

Great tutorials explain why certain patterns exist (like callback hell leading to promises leading to async/await). They show you the old way, explain the problems with it, then show the modern solutions.

This historical context is important because you'll encounter old code in the real world. Understanding why code was written a certain way helps you modernize it effectively.