I am a Frontend Developer with 5 years of experience, primarily working with React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Given the current job market, it seems challenging to secure interview ca...

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I am a Frontend Developer with 5 years of experience, primarily working with React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Given the current job market, it seems challenging to secure interview calls with just this tech stack, as many companies are now seeking candidates with Java backend knowledge and DevOps/Cloud skills. How can I best prepare to acquire these skills, and even after doing so, is it possible to get interview opportunities without direct industry experience in these areas?

Preparing for Full-Stack Roles in a Competitive Job Market

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Preparing for Full-Stack Roles in a Competitive Job Market- Grapevine

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I have 2.5+ YOE on .NET in Accenture as backend developer. But I want to switch to React and Java full stack role. I can fake react experience as I'm decent and confident on the frontend.
But how do I grab a Java backend role, as I don't have any experience in it? 
I don't want to apply for a frontend only role, as I'm genuinely interested in Fullstack.

Please suggest. I'm preparing for interviews right now.

Switch Domain

After working for 2 years as a Frontend dev fresh out of college, I was looking to prep for a change now. 

A lot of what I searched about frontend interviews involved JS/HTML/CSS and some framework-specific fundamentals which makes sense. However, I've also seen a lot about people brushing up on algorithms, practising leetcode which I found painful since it rarely pops up in actual work, if at all.

Any idea on what I should focus on? Or any help when navigating the interview process?

Interview prep as a Frontend Dev?

Frontend Engineer

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

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Brief about me - I have around a year of experience working as a Frontend developer, primarily with ReactJS.

Its been some time since I touched the basics and tbh I've not given time to it earlier also (i switched fields and prepare in around 8 months mostly doing DSA and Frontend development)

I am looking for advice to for the preparation strategy to move to new job, I am looking for roles in frontend/Full stack development.

Please tell me the essentials I should have under my bag and some of the things to give my resume an edge 

Thank you.

Job switch prepration strategy

I'm a frontend dev, with close to 5 years of workex. I've been trying to switch to a full stack dev role for a couple of years now. Tried switching internally, but it didn't work because there were too many backend devs and too much dependency. 

Stuck with an infinite leetcode loop, did online courses but couldn't put those skills to work in building projects.
 
I'm looking for some advice with a focus on cracking the interviews. The plan is to take up a Full stack dev role in the next 3 months. 

Thanks in advance!

How did you switch from fronted to a backend/full-stack role?

Suppose you’re a senior frontend/backend/devops person - basically one stack where your core skills are and those same skills will be tested in your next jump interview. Now if you’re a backend person with core skills in Java & Postgresql but due to some reasons you’re now asked to contribute in frontend code. Now you don’t want to sell yourself as fullstack in ur next move and time would be better spent learning Go… So just to make current job easier for yourself, do you spend time in learning frontend too? Or do you just somehow make it work without learning how and why?

And truthfully keeping yourself updated or upskilling in Java itself is a time consuming task.

Does it make sense to improve in non expertise area?

Software Engineer

I am a full stack developer  having almost 3.8 years of experience  and working on Asp.Net  and React and looking for a job change but i am not getting  enough calls .kindly suggest what to do in this type of scenarios .

Regarding Interviews

Can i switch my career from frontend to backend as I am having 3.5 years of experience in react. If I can, than how, as whenever I try to do so i am not shortlisted for backend role. Also in my company it's difficult to switch as they are not allowing to do so ? 

Thanks in advance 😃😃

Need to switch from frontend to backend

I've been looking for react js developer role and I am fresher but every company I approach they want experience react js developer what should I do in this case. Should I learn more technologies like next js, typescript to embrace my resume infront of recruiter or anything else. 

Please provide me with your suggestions!

What should I do if company wants experience react js dev

I am working as a front-end developer in a startup for 2+ years and i want to switch to a different company.

The problem is I have only worked on the frontend in my current job though my designation is SDE in my offer letter. I don't have much knowledge about backend either.While applying for jobs the JD says i should have work experience in backend tech so in this case should I apply to those jobs or not.There are very few job openings for frontend and everyone is asking for full stack.

Will my interviewer asks questions for backend also though I have not worked on it? Or should I only focus on DSA.I have a good knowledge on frontend.

Should I just focus on frontend and DSA for my interviews? I am planning to Target FAANGM and good product start-ups

Experience - 2+

Tc - 9.5(8.5 + 1 bonus)

Are frontend devs not eligible to apply for SDE roles?

Hey Guys! 
I recently got put on PIP in my Current Org due to some Office Politics and I am looking for Frontend / Full-stack Developer Roles! 

If your org is hiring for Full-stack / Frontend Roles with 1-3 YOE, I’m your guy! 

I’m very well versed with React, Vue and NestJs along with TypeScript with Decent Leetcoding.
 Please refer me for the role as right now the market is extremely fragile and Getting Interview Calls is the Hardest Part of the Interviewing Process. 

Thanks :) 

#FullstackDeveloper #Referral #Frontend

Asking Referrals for Fullstack Developer Positions!

I'm planning to learn backend.
1. After backend basics, which language and framework should I start with
2. Should I have to learn front end technologies too? 

From google getting very generic response.

Blunt advice

I am frontend developer with 5 years exp, no of jobs are generally high for full stack developers in platforms than only frontend developers. 

I was thinking going deep in frontend and learning more helps before.but current job market is changing my views.

Can u plz help to clear my confusion on next steps in career!?

Should I be in frontend or move to full stack?

Hi folks, I am a frontend engineer. A bit of background about me:

- Exp: 4 years
- Tech: Over the years, I have only worked on frontend and some build tooling. For all these years I have only used JS/TS and ReactJS to the point where I currently feel handicapped in other languages.

My problem with frontend:

Most companies I have worked till now except for one, frontend is just converting the UI designs to UI code as fast as possible. Most companies do not offer much time to think about different cases for a component and write it well. Its mostly, if it works then push. Contrast to this, BE does get proper design + arch to ensure it scales well with future requirements.

Why I am thinking of backend/fullstack roles?

Seems better from future point of view. Progression is clear in BE, lot more roles it seems, interview process is mostly standard. In FE its sometimes FE releated, some DSA etc. So never sure what they going to ask. Also, progression in FE is bit unclear and how to make a case for it.

What are my options?
1) In my current company, BE is Java + Springboot, I have started doing some BE tasks here and there but seems Java + Springboot is a mammoth and I dont know if I will be good enough for a switch of roles with this experience. Switching inside the company feels a far fetched dream since there are far less number of FE devs and I have to mostly work on FE tasks one after the other because of scarcity.

2) Learn and do some side projects in Node.js since already familiar with JS and also had done some small APIs(freecodecamp) based on nodejs in the past.

3) Learn python, good for backend software dev + good for ml also going forward. Seems easier than Java to get started with django.

Primary confusion between  2 & 3 is, does side project make any difference when switching for roles or will actual job experience with option 1 be of more value even though it will take a long long time? 

Please suggest if someone has switched roles before.

Thanks.

Moving from Frontend to Backend/Fullstack roles?

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I am going to graduate in 2023, my interest is mostly front-end development (ReactJS). I am looking for career guidance. I see that there is a huge rise in ReactJS developers due to the lockdown and find that I need to learn a new skill to stand out from the crowd. I am planning to study cloud computing or continue with front-end development, which I am still learning. I also want to apply to European cities in the coming time. What is the minimum years of experience required? How is the demand for front-end developers there?

Career guidance- frontend reactjs dev requirement in EU

I am a frontend developer with 1.4 years of experience. I worked in a YC-backed startup where I led their product. I have given interviews at Simpl Pay, PhonePe and many small and mid-sized startups. For Simpl Pay and PhonePe, I failed the interviews and was disappointed in myself. In small and mid-sized startups there I answered 95% of their questions perfectly, yet I was still rejected. 

I have given 9 interviews to date and have been rejected in each of them. I would say 60% of them were interviews where I answered every question correctly and felt I should have been hired while 40% were ones where I failed to answer some questions and deserved the rejection.

It has been 6-7 months that I am unemployed, learning React Native and TypeScript and going deeper into frontend technologies. I am not able to understand if this is only happening to me or if it is common in the current market.

Any guidance or advice that could help me get a job quickly would be greatly appreciated. I feel well-prepared for interviews but any additional insights you have might be beneficial.

Job Hunting Since Nov 22 (Still unemployed)

Hi all, I have around 2 years of experience, and I am getting a chance to interview with Google. I am currently working on frontend, but I want to move to backend and I have been preparing for that, but with phone screen round coming up, if I tell them I have worked on Frontend, then I will definitely be considered for frontend role and if I lie there, then I might fuck up interview if they ask backend questions, any suggestions will be appreciated. What should I be doing in this case, Thank you! 
Please advise!

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