Apparently there is a larger preference to backend engineering than frontend. Why is this the case? My thought is that most BE's can't style for shit, and are probably just avoiding it. What do you think? TC: 100k YOE: <1 lmao
I am curious if frontend software developers hit the limit earlier than backend people. Is one specializing in frontend in their career not a good idea?
Just wanted your thoughts on the following offer, considering the current market situation. Current TC: 55 LPA fixed + some esops Details of Job offer: Funded startup in India. Offered TC: 64 LPA fixed + some esops Role: Staff Frontend engineer YOE: 7.5 WLB is decent.
I have a Frontend Architecture interview coming up. I have not given any interview on Frontend Architecture ever. I have over 2 years experience working with Javascript and React. Can you guys please help with the kind of concepts that companies generally test in such an interview ? What is asked ...Read more
I’m sensing this weird bully/contempt chain in the software engineering industry: ML >; backend >; frontend The ML guys can proudly say “I know nothing about databases or API”, while the backend guys say “I know shit about javascript ha ha”. Is it just my illusion or do you feel the same?
Hey y'all Starting bootcamp at Facebook in a couple weeks as a E5 Senior Frontend Engineer. Currently enjoying some time off, making music and banging my head against Kubernetes. Any tips for finding a good team during bootcamp? I enjoy working on internal tools or full (whole ass) stack developme...Read more
For those of you who have mastered both. I am still relatively new to backend and still just waiting for it to feel as easy as front end. Will it ever get to that point?
Hey, I have a frontend onsite interview with Google scheduled in a few days. I’m well versed with frontend questions and frontend system design. I have offers from 3+ companies including FB. But all of these companies had completely frontend focused interviews, whereas google does a mix. I haven’t ...Read more
I am an experienced Professional with 2.5+ years in frontend engineering. Proficient in Javascript/Typescript, and React. Is it possible for you to refer me for the same? Thank you for your help in advance and looking forward to connecting with you. 2.5 YOE TC: 14.5 lpa #engineering #frontend #g...Read more
Hi, How important/helpful is leetcode for Frontend engineer role at Linkedin? Do they ask leetcode style questions at all for this role? Or just focus on Dom traversal/array manipulation algos? I have an interview coming up soon and want to cover the most important stuff. Any info would be really ...Read more
Curious what are y’all’s favorite parts about frontend and backend development, and Also least favorite parts of frontend and backend?
Hi, What kind of questions can be expected for Google's frontend positions? For a regular interview, all interviews are algorithmic. But for frontend position, 2 of the interviews are supposedly focused on frontend questions. Frontend world is as wide as the ocean. One could be asked anywhere from i...Read more
Do you ask leetcode style DSA questions in frontend interviews? #software #swe #engineering #interview
I have a Facebook frontend interview coming up. I think I’m being interviewed for an E5 position. When I search Blind and the Internet for tips, I get mixed results, so I’m hoping to get some clarity. My questions are: 1. Some say the interview questions are all JS-specific stuff and no Leetcode qu...Read more
I saw a person working at FB with title Frontend Engineer. Just wondering is there actually a distinction between Frontend Engineer and the normal SWE/SDE in terms of work and comp. Thanks.
About 18 months ago, I switched projects focusing on backend because at the time, there were a lot more opportunities for backend. But now that I'm ready to look, it seems like the tide has switched and there are a lot more frontend jobs? Also, I was chatting with a recruiter who told me the same. W...Read more
Any frontend engineers at Snowflake? Would love to get your expert advice. What are frontend coding interviews like at Snowflake? 1. Is it like plain Leetcode? Or 2. Leetcode in the context of web tech like using HTML nodes for tree problems? Or 3. very frontend-specific like write HTML/CSS/javasc...Read more