Frontend vs Backend Debate
Discussions revolve around stereotypes, challenges, and comparisons between front-end and back-end developers, including perceptions of each role's complexity and suitability for certain tasks.
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Where front-end developers... front?
I backend guy talking about frontend.
As a front end developer you're only seeing half of the picture.
Can I ask what you do enjoy about front end dev? It might impact the answer.
Why are front end developers like this?
Why is it tough for front end engineers?
Sounds like your backend devs are just bad at frontend.
Clearly you aren't a frontend dev.
When a backend engineer gets asked to do some frontend work...
Because it is about frontend development.