In today's IT landscape, it seems like everyone is into web development. As a newcomer in the field, particularly interested in backend development, what steps can I take to distinguish myself and ...

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In today's IT landscape, it seems like everyone is into web development. As a newcomer in the field, particularly interested in backend development, what steps can I take to distinguish myself and write production-ready code suitable for startups? Which technologies should I focus on, and are there any recommended resources to accelerate my learning curve?

How can a beginner stand out in backend web development for startups?

How can a beginner stand out in backend web development for startups?- Grapevine

I am SDE (fronted) at a YC backed startup so my qyestion is what should I learn from now (cosider I am above avergae frontend dev with 1yoe) should I only focus on fronted and master it or learn backend or devops which is best option?

Software Engineer

Hi everyone, I am a frontend developer(3yr+) who wants to switch to backend development. I am looking for some advice from people who have made a similar transition in their career. How was your journey and what was your plan?

What do you recommend I should do to become a backend developer? What skills and technologies should I learn?

Also, how should I handle the salary and job search aspects? Should I take a salary cut or join at the same salary? 💰 How should I approach HR or put myself on job portals?

Please help me. I am feeling confused and unsure about my career path.🙏

How to transition from frontend to backend development?

Hey folks, how do you skill up and develop depth as a backend developer.  For faang devs, most of the work is a small part of a big component unless you are lucky and get to build something from scratch. Startups folks have the advantage to go deep i believe as they build from scratch and solve interesting challenges along the way. Any suggestions on skilling up is appreciated.

Advice on skilling up

Hey folks, after learning the basics of golang. How do I get into backend Development with Golang? I don't have the energy and time after my hectic and toxic work to do long video courses, unless it's very very good.

Can you please suggest a way that I can learn backend Development in a way that I can create my own product from end to end? And if you had to start the backend Development from scratch, How will you do it?

Current experience - 1.6yoe Frontend Engineering (React.js + Javascript)

Work life balance - Doesn't exist.

Thanks in advance 🙏🏻

Go Backend development for Frontend Engineer

Software Developer

As a fresher in an IT company working as a backend developer, I am really confused with how to proceed ahead for growth in my career. 
I have two options : 

1.Learn Frontend and be Full stack dev
2. Move to devops 

I need advice which would be more feasible and why. Keeping interests aside as of now since I would be new to both domains.

Any new ideas or domains are also welcomed!

Career Advice Needed.

I am a fresher.
What do I need to be a job ready backend developer?
What are the things a fresher must have to enter this field?

If anyone can help me find internship or job in the same or any kind of  work for raising some some money will be appreciated.

Want to be a backend developer.

I am currently employed in a startup where I work in the frontend part of the application written in Angular. How should I approach backend development. Is this even needed or just FE knowledge is enough for EM/architect roles.

Frontend guy here - How should I approach backend development

With AI improving we see it is quite capable of writing decent codes, how can someone new to tech decide on what to pick up? Frontend or Backend or both. Nowadays they say Full stack developers are in demand but shouldn't one be good at at least one thing and have knowledge about other things? How to prioritise what to learn. There are just so many things that I'm a bit confused as to what to learn and focus on. I'd like to seek advice from a future perspective, and any predictions on how the tech industry might shape up.

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Product Manager

Career Advice Needed

I'm a 2nd year student. Teaching myself native iOS app development + algorithmic problem solving + core CS subjects. Now I have exactly 6 months left before the summer internship cycle starts. Turns out there aren't many iOS focused internships out there and I would very much like to future proof my intern prospects. 
What do you ,experienced folks, suggest I learn so that I can not only make decent projects but also contribute and learn while interning. 
Right now I'm inclined towards learning 
Backend development in Java+Spring Boot.
If you have any other suggestions, kindly send them my way. 
Also to the folks who work with Java/Spring Boot, what level of complexity of projects would be the bare minimum to leave a good impression? 
Yes, I'm simultaneously working on my algorithmic problem solving skills as well :)
-chonky05

What to learn? : Sophomore Edition

[TLDR: Should I start learning web3 stuff and ditch the Android path, please read my 3 questions below(at the bottom) to answer my doubts ]

I am currently a 2nd year student in 3rd semester, in my 1st year I explored a bunch of domains like web development, front-end stuff, cyber security like Metasploit, app development, cloud(Aws)

I decided to stick to app development and learned Flutter and in 4 months of learning and side-by-side project building I landed my first remote internship(India only) and it will end this coming November around the 10th or so, 

I have figured out I don't like the front end at all and now I don't see myself as an app dev because I don't enjoy working on this 

I am thinking of switching to web3 tech stack which has things like working on eth, and Solana blockchains etc., this field piques my interest on a philosophical level which is one my prime motivators for all the actions I take related to my career besides money

Here are my questions (senior people also please bestow me your wisdom) 

1) I learned Flutter which is relatively easy to other frameworks in 4 months and got an internship, is my speed good? I was a commerce student in school with basically no coding knowledge  before college and I have heard you need to adapt fast, do you think this is good enough or I should improve in this area

2) Should I start learning web3 and ditch the app dev path, I am thinking of committing to web3 for these 2 coming years because I will graduate in 2026, and my college has no placement, I have learned solidity for now.

3) If I stick to web3 for a few years and become proficient at it, will it affect the money in my career because by 2 years I will have huge family responsibilities

Web3 or App dev path, any wisdom will be appreciated

What's the average salary of a self taught frontend developer with 2-3 months of experience building clones of famous websites. And how is the job market for tech, majorly frontend?

Frontend (React, Next js) Fresher Salary

Product Designer

I have joined a startup as Backend Developer Intern. I get a stipend of 6K/ Month. They said they will offer full time position after internship, but the salary will be 10-12K. 

The only good thing is I am directly working on a live project. I am making REST APIs there. 

I have 5 months of time. What should I do? Should I learn react or should I learn backend concepts more deeply. I am also planning to apply for jobs side by side. Give your valuable thoughts on what should I do?

React or Spring Boot

Backend Engineer

Hi Grapevine, 

I'm Arnav, Director of Engg at Jio Cinema. I previously exited my startup to Scaler. Some of you may know me from ScalerPod. I've also led engineering teams at Zomato & Target. 

Here to chat with you about my journey in startups, leading engineering teams, and products at scale, among other things.

Ask me your question. I'll be back at 8 pm and begin answering!

I'm Arnav Gupta, Director of Engineering at Jio Cinema. Ask me anything!

Why is jiocinema so effin horrible to use on Samsung tvs ? Just fix this shit already.

Intern

Hey guys! So I recently graduated from a non tech background but I have been coding since the last 1.5-2 years and have made some decent projects in frontend(react) (also past internship experience in Python/data analysis)

But I know with the current market conditions and my background getting a full time role might be a huge ask so my plan is to get an internship at a decent startup and then eventually convert to full time.

Do you guys know some decent startups that follow this exact model for freshers? Thanks!

Advice To Fresher Applying For Frontend Roles

Happy to connect with like minded people to start learning and building together.

Been on a job break for around 2 months, joined not so great startup with 10% hike. What should be my approach now in learning to get 40-50 LPA in an year? What tech stack to move to? Please guide. Currently has 2.5 yoe with 28 base ctc.

Frontend Engineer

Welcome to Business Roles's Private Community

In my org seniors often give random advice, most of it is useless. For example, they once told me that don’t work for money, work for problems, you’ll get money as a outcome.

What’s the worst advice you’ve got in your professional career?

I'm interested in backend development.... previously I've tried my hands on frontend dev and I was not cut for it. I've experience with Django and Fastapi. I'm looking for articles and tips on how they develop the backend solutions for the big companies? Like the structure and all the fuss associated with it. Please help......

Backend Dev tips?

I have 1.5 YoE as a frontend developer in an early stage startup. 

I need help with deciding where do I go from here? Do I deep dive into frontend? Do I try to move to full stack?

Things to consider:
- I am from a non CS background
- frontend in India seems to be a bit saturated, especially for entry/mid level roles.

I'd appreciate your advice, thanks :)

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