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Back-end Guru or Front-end Fanatic?

The front-end and back-end of web development offer different challenges and opportunities. Which one do you find more compelling, and why? Let's chat about it in the comments!


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Facundo Corradini

I've been into front-end since it was simply called "web development". Love the psychology aspect of UI interaction, and I won't deny, it's pretty gratifying to know that your work is actually visible to the user.
That being said, I have a huge respect for the backend work, and I'm lucky enough to have a job that keeps me always broadening my knowledge throughout the stacks.
Just like I try to learn a new natural language per year or learn a new dance style per year, I also make sure to learn a new programming language or specialty each year.

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devshirt.club • Edited

We've illustrated the struggle, personally I'm working as a backend.
Used to do frontend too, however i found out working with servers is much more enjoyable for me.

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Erin A Olinick

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Rachel Fazio

I have definitely been a front-end fanatic forever, but am now realizing that I really want to develop my back-end skills more!

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Thomas Broyer

I would define myself as "back of the frontend / front of the backend". Architecture of the frontend, and what goes over the wire, are probably what I enjoy the most. I'm definitely not "front of the frontend", I lack the "creative" skills that go with it despite being somewhat fascinated by what people manage to achieve. Wrt backend, I strive for keeping things simple (mostly monoliths, without frameworks)

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Michalis Papamichael

For me backend in any kind of way is more fascinating.

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Dipanjan Ghosal

I love front end! Can't live without it. Backend is okayish

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Christopher Glikpo ⭐

It's important to choose a path that aligns with your interests and strengths, while also considering the job market and career opportunities in your desired field. Both back-end and front-end development are important and necessary components of web development, and having a strong understanding of both can be highly valuable in today's job market.

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Abhishek Keshri

I would prefer specializing in backend while still having a working knowledge of frontend!

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Simran Sharma

I like to work with both Backend and Frontend. But as I'm also into designing, so I like to work with Frontend more, especially with React.