Is It Time To Switch To JavaScript?

Question from the mailbox: "After many years as a server side developer and DBA, is it time to make a switch to JavaScript and focus on client side development?"

I think you need to work in an environment you enjoy. Some people do not enjoy client side development, and that's ok. There is still plenty of work to do on the server and in the services that run there.

The funny thing is, you don't have to leave the server to learn JavaScript. Take a look at technologies like NodeJS or MongoDB first. Having some JavaScript experience will be good, and I think there is no better way to learn a new language than to use the language inside a paradigm you already understand.

Once you know more about JavaScript the language you should take some time to explore the HTML development landscape and try working with some of the tools and frameworks, even if you have to use some of your spare time.

Maybe you’ll find you like the new world, only then it would be time for a switch, because in the end you gotta do what you enjoy...