Good. Javascript has been used for numbers of years when it comes to real functional web development. The fact that you heard Javascript is unpopular doesn't limit what Javascript can do. Javascript is gradually growing and has been used in various tech life. Even most companies now employ Devs with a good Javascript knowledge and some of its frameworks like Vue Js, Angular JS, React, etc. Javascript now serve for various developmental role such as web, native app dev, web games, iOS dev and even native game development. Javascript is Popular and mind you it is one of the most demanding language in larger companies.