Python vs JavaScript for beginners in scripting?

Hi everyone,
I’ve been trying to decide which scripting language to focus on as a beginner, and I keep seeing Python and JavaScript mentioned a lot.
From your experience:
Which one is easier to start with?
Which one is more practical for real-world tasks?
I’m mainly interested in learning scripting for automation and general online use.
Would appreciate any insights or personal recommendations.
Thanks!

Python all the way for beginners, no question about it. The syntax is clean, readable, and you can automate pretty much anything without pulling your hair out. JavaScript makes more sense once you need browser stuff or web scraping. Been automating lead tracking workflows myself, even tested some setups alongside Phonexa for call and data management. Start with Python, you won't regret it

stevemarkovick said:

Python all the way for beginners, no question about it. The syntax is clean, readable, and you can automate pretty much anything without pulling your hair out. JavaScript makes more sense once you need browser stuff or web scraping. Been automating lead tracking workflows myself, even tested some setups alongside Phonexa for call and data management. Start with Python, you won't regret it

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I agree Python is a great starting point, especially for automation because of its simple syntax and flexibility. JavaScript definitely becomes more useful for browser-based tasks and web related workflows. Thanks for sharing your experience.

stevemarkovick said:

Python all the way for beginners, no question about it. The syntax is clean, readable, and you can automate pretty much anything without pulling your hair out. JavaScript makes more sense once you need browser stuff or web scraping. Been automating lead tracking workflows myself, even tested some setups alongside Phonexa for call and data management. Start with Python, you won't regret it

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Python really is the easiest entry point, especially for automation and backend tasks. The readability makes it less overwhelming when you’re just starting out.
I’ve found it super useful for simple workflows like data handling and basic automation before moving into more complex setups. JavaScript definitely shines once you’re deep into web-based work, but Python just feels more forgiving at the beginning.
Appreciate you sharing this, it’s actually helpful for people trying to choose a starting direction