Becoming a better JavaScript programmer involves continuously learning and improving your skills.

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1. Master the basics: Start by mastering the fundamental concepts and syntax of JavaScript. This includes variables, data types, operators, loops, conditionals, functions, and objects. Learn how to walk before you start running.

2. Learn the latest features: JavaScript is constantly evolving, and new features are added with each new version. Keep up with the latest features and learn how to use them effectively.

3. Practice coding: Practice writing code regularly. Try solving coding challenges, building projects, and contributing to open-source projects. Try make it to a daily thing. It does not need to be hours everyday, it can be 10-15 minutes if you are able to make it a daily routine. The more you practice, the better you'll become.

4. Learn from others: Read code written by other developers, ask questions, and participate in online communities to learn from other programmers. Maybe you can make some programming friends.

5. Use debugging tools: Learn how to use debugging tools like the console, breakpoints, and the debugger statement to debug your code more efficiently. Use the one in the browser or in your favorite IDE/editor.

6. Write clean code: Write code that is easy to read and understand. Use descriptive variable names, follow coding conventions, and write comments where necessary.

7. Use libraries and frameworks: Learn how to use popular JavaScript libraries and frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue. These tools can help you write code more efficiently and effectively. Learning at least one is important as it's widely used in the job market.

8. Keep up with best practices: Stay up-to-date with the latest best practices for JavaScript development. This includes using modern syntax, avoiding common pitfalls, and writing secure code.

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Most of our tips above should be easy to understand, but the last one, best practices need some elaboration.

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Best practices are a set of guidelines and recommendations that are widely accepted as the most effective and efficient ways to accomplish a particular task. In the context of JavaScript programming, best practices help ensure that your code is maintainable, scalable, and secure.

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There are often more than one way of writing code and getting the job done. Agreeing on one way of doing it is important as it makes the code base consistent and easy to read and maintain. Mozilla has a great guide for their coding style that you can read at the Mozilla webpage.

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It's good to find/create your own list of best practices, but we can start of by give you ours list. Here are some tips for best practices: 

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Use modern syntax: JavaScript is constantly evolving, and new syntax and features are being added with each new version. Use modern syntax to take advantage of the latest features and to make your code more concise and readable.

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Avoid global variables: Global variables can cause conflicts and make it difficult to debug your code. Instead, use local variables and functions to keep your code organized and maintainable.

 

Use meaningful variable names: Use descriptive variable names that clearly indicate what the variable represents. Avoid abbreviations and single-letter variable names.

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Write clean code: Write code that is easy to read and understand. Use consistent formatting, follow coding conventions, and add comments where necessary.

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Use version control: Use a version control system like Git to manage your code changes and collaborate with other developers.

 

Write secure code: Be aware of common security vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS) and injection attacks. Use libraries and frameworks that provide built-in security features, and validate all input to your application.

 

Optimize performance: Write code that is optimized for performance. Use techniques like caching, lazy loading, and code splitting to reduce load times and improve user experience.

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Test your code: Write automated tests to ensure that your code is working as expected. Use tools like Jest or Mocha to write unit tests and integration tests.

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It's important to remember that best practices are not set in stone and may change over time as new technologies and techniques emerge. Therefore, it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and adapt your development process accordingly.

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Remember that becoming a better JavaScript programmer is a continuous process. Keep learning, practicing, and improving your skills, and you'll become a better programmer over time.