A broad tour of what JavaScript can be used for, from web interfaces to servers, tooling, and creative experiments.

This is an editable English migration of a legacy article from the original blog. It keeps the central intent of the post while making it fit the newer research-oriented structure of the site.

What can you build with JavaScript?

Raul Pacheco Rodriguez

Why should JavaScript be my first language?

A beginner-oriented argument for starting with JavaScript because it connects quickly with visible, interactive projects on the web.

A project note about recreating the Google search homepage as a practical exercise in HTML, CSS, layout, and attention to interface detail.