Frontend vs Backend Software Development - Which should you learn?

Once you have mastered the basics of programming, you need to decide whether you want to be a frontend developer or a backend developer.

In this video, I cover:
- What skills do you need to be a frontend vs backend developer?
- Which is easier to learn of the two?
- Which pays more in the long run?
- Which one do I think you should pick?

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00:00 Introduction
00:21 What skills do you need?
00:29 Frontend skills
02:44 Backend skills
04:39 Which one is easier?
07:53 Which one pays more?
10:57 Which one should you pick?

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[tomislavboric]

I'm a Front end developer since 2009 and everything you've said is right. Even caught some sentences I was literally using to explain people of what should they pick, which type of person you should be and... You have to enjoy it. It's not easy, but it's getting very fun after you master it.

One think I would add is.

"You are not becoming a developer by learning how to code. Code is just an alphabet. You need to become a poet in you profession. Start you first project today, don't try building your skills by only watching days and days videos. Experience is gained only on projects where you learn from your own mistakes."

[derrickenamazameti]

This is the most decisive video I've seen on this topic. Thanks a lot Alex!💕

[bipgtm]

As someone who is learning to be a Full stack developer for now, as much as I like the immense satisfaction i get after making a functioning backend, I like the process of designing and scratching the creative itch in me very much. I think i know which path to go now😊😊

[WorldofTechnology]

I like Backend Development and I am working in Java and Spring boot.

[fancyAlex]

Development is like planet earth. 70% of planet earth is ocean which is equivalent to Backend whereas 30% of planet is land which is equivalent of Frontend.

[jeffmoden]

Just bloody brilliant. The follow on 'tube about the difference between Front-End and Back-End developers is equally brilliant and both are spot on.

[AmberSan]

As someone who started as a frontend dev (mobile and then web), and starting to realize I want to get into Backend, It became overwhelming how much I don't know, esp. since you don't always encounter all those different topics at work. Currently trying to make up for my lack of knowledge on my own, and it hasn't been easy, as I want to go into a tech-lead/architect route professionally . I still like Frontend, as I get to see what I created in an instant, though I do enjoy code elegance more than I like playing with CSS to find a prettier design

[reecedoyleguitar]

This is super helpful! I'm a High School Music/Visual Arts teacher looking to become a Software Developer. I'm thinking that based on my experience and skillset I would probably lean towards Front End.

[templelomotey]

this is really worth hearing. thank you.

[ryvyr]

Cheers for overview. Regardless how it plays out, I feel more comfortable making core systems more efficient and reliable.

[rafaelfeldfix]

Frontend development can be as complex as backend, especially when dealing with user-centric apps like Telegram, tools like Figma using WebAssembly, or software like Photoshop and Excel. Complexity depends on the project's needs.

[madalin]

Amazing presentation! I come across yours after watching a lot of videos explaining Frontend vs Backend for a 6 year old child kind of videos. Most cloning each others superficial information. You got yourself a new subscriber. I suspect you have much more hidden gems in your chanel :)

[ahmadirfan]

I have learn and do some projects with both platform, frontend and backend. I am not saying that I am professional in both platforms but I am happy and fun do both, especially backend. I have applied a job for the backend, and that time I have a basic API that I did with Django (before I decided to enhance my JavaScript totally for frontend and backend), attend the interview, and got rejected, no phone call and etc. Same goes with frontend. Some developers said, if I want to get the job as a backend developer, I should know the data structure and algorithms. Well, I understand a bit of Big O notation. And the other developers said, if I want to get the job as a backend developer, I should apply a job for the front end first, then if I feels confident, then I can the backend. If you wondering, I am a logical brain type. Seeing the foreign keys, create the database, see the password hashing on the database, get the 200 respond than 401 or 500 respond and etc, feels like an enjoyable moment for me, than see the front end. I am honest, I don’t know much about CSS. So, from your perspective and advice, should I apply for the frontend first, then gain more skills and knowledge, then start to apply to backene? Or should I learn data structure and algorithms, have a basic knowledge about cloud, developed a descent API portfolio and etc, and started to applied the to the backend developer position?

[yarasoler]

Im in a weird situation. I studied and I like front end / design but I was offered an entry level position as back end. I accepted since it is so hard to find the first job as a developer but I really hope to be able to find some joy on backend as I had in fronted

[kylestyle]

I feel like the tasks may blend from on end to the other for a developer at some companies. I'd like to get my foot in the door with front end but slowly progress towards the back since that seems to be the more stable and valuable.

[fluxacadmey]

Yes i am a Front end developer its easy when you start learning back end

[mohammedimaz]

Make more videos about Backend technologies like Java, Springboot Kafka etc

[Rafaello]

was my mistake to choose frontend cause I like functionality I make, but not the design moments

[redhatgfs]

It's really helpful for me to know these.

[LeoMinelli]

If I want to learn "app development" Android I guess to begin with, is that front end? I guess it is, isn't it?