Front-end Development vs Back-end Development

Front-end development vs back-end development... what's the difference? Web Development is about building websites and applications. It's not about the design, but about the functionality, but there is a difference between these two sides of the coin, let's take a look.
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In this video, I talk about the key differences between front-end and back-end.
- Definitions
- Coding Languages
- Responsibilities
- Where to learn
- How much will you get paid
- Which is the right one for you
The Front-End Development is the part that users interact with. Everything that you see when you're navigating around the Internet, from fonts and colors to dropdown menus and sliders, is a combo of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is controlled by your computer's browser.
The Back-End consists of a server, an application, and a database. A back-end developer builds and maintains the technology that powers those components which, together, enable the user-facing side of the website to even exist in the first place.
Helpful Links
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Where to learn Front-end development:
- learn.shayhowe.com/
- www.freecodecamp.org/
- teamtreehouse.com/tracks/fron...
- • Front-End Development,...
- www.udemy.com/learn-front-end...
- www.pluralsight.com/
- www.codecademy.com/
Where to learn Back-end development
- devmountain.com/
- www.pluralsight.com/
- www.codecademy.com/
- www.freecodecamp.org/
- teamtreehouse.com/tracks/fron...
- www.thinkful.com/
- generalassemb.ly/
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[@JesseShowalter]

Which are you more interested in? Front-End or Back-End Development? I would love to hear your story and why you lean one way or another 👍🏼

[@m3rl1on]

Frontend! Because im more of a visual person lol

[@nikhilgharde6807]

Front end for now

[@kose9199]

I'd like front end because i feel its more fun to do.but that's just according to me.

[@devdude357]

I am more interested in Backend Development 😉

[@MK_Memo]

Front end becoz I love to solve visual problems plus I hate math lol 😀

[@izak6555]

"And javascript would bacsically turn it into harry potter newspaper"😂😂😂

[@JesseShowalter]

Expelliarmus 😂

[@alikhalil2863]

@@JesseShowalter That was one of the best analogies in this video. Thanks a lot for the clarification

[@jankohlbach]

Frontend ... just because I really like the design thinking and seeing it come together 🤙🏼

[@JesseShowalter]

I love that too 👍🏼

[@vicerock353]

I'll choose Front-end just because I love seeing things come together

[@JesseShowalter]

You and me both 👍🏼

[@VinodKumar-sm9sx]

@@JesseShowalter with the front end developer goes to USA are not sir

[@andresvidoza517]

Honesly dude as someone whos studying software engr, I though I would love backend more. But front end is so nice because it allows you to be more creative.. "how the car looks" .. And I love cars :3...

[@JesseShowalter]

Do what you love, love what you do 👍🏼

[@alyssayuson2042]

Hey! This is very useful 😊 I'm not a developer but i'm an IT/Technical Recruiter and this is very helpful for me to understand all the terms, jargons, definitions and languages. It helps me find the suitable candidate for the right skillset.

[@amariiah]

ive watched a lot of videos about web dev and design and such. so far i have to say this is my absolute favorite that explains things pretty clearly. good job Jesse

[@JesseShowalter]

Wow, thanks!

[@na8997]

The restaurant analogy made me feel like I'm studying to become a waiter 🥺

[@JesseShowalter]

yaaaas!!!!

[@scottisitt]

Gor gonio Waiter works front and back, so...full stack, then?

[@bsuarez3455]

Scott Isitt touché

[@toofy12]

every second of this video was valuable. I am a pharmacist with a master degree but I see myself in the IT life. Very helpful video.

[@hamzamallick9588]

Thanks for analyzing the differences. It made me understand better, and I hope all goes well when I get assigned for a web design task for my workplace.

[@JesseShowalter]

No problem! glad to help.

[@Alex-pf3tf]

Very concise, easily understood with all the important info! Very well thought-out and pretty video!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank so much, Gregory! Hope you have a great day!!

[@SuperMario97376]

Backend Developer Gang!!! I’m a python 🐍 man

[@JesseShowalter]

Yaaaaas!

[@jannoriko7465]

Front end gang here :)

[@afreenchitragar4131]

Hey jesse! i love the you explain things, fast and well explained

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much!

[@emoryhsu9358]

hi, thanks for the video. I'm super new to this so I have a question: what about C# for backend?

[@martinlastname8548]

Thank you for coherently explaining this. I was only getting smoke and mirrors

[@JesseShowalter]

So glad it helped 👍🏼

[@billymaru]

Thank you for the video! As a completely new beginner in coding world (I have 0 coding experience) is it possible just focus on Python/Back-end and get the job? I watched other KZbinr said it's impossible company use junior back-end developer... he said always start from front-end is better... :/

[@robertue1]

Pretty good explained. Thanks man.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks Roberto 👍🏼

[@ievakazaka8032]

I really enjoy your videos. 😊🙏🏽 Thanks for such quality content - love how you structure info and make it just perfectly easy to digest and have a quick laugh about silly things. 😁 And the content - really to the point. And your other videos - where you show how you work - i am a fan of the way you think😅 - thanks for sharing.. It’s just art. 😍 I’ve been listening to “data engineering” videos for last year and picked up again web this weekend after a big break- ou my 😅 - I can’t highlight enough how beautiful info this is.😅 btw, the rubik’s cube did the trick.😉😅🙏🏽

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support, Leva!! 🤘

[@ashneelchand3276]

@Jesse Showalter what are the best places to learn Front-end and Back-end development skills.

[@JesseShowalter]

Free Code Camp

[@kylehofmeister6906]

So as a noob and hobbest creating an app in JavaFx with scenebuilder, what would I be classified as? I'm not doing anything fancy, just saving objects and data in json files on the computer and then accessing them when needed.

[@miguelzorrilla3401]

Really enjoyed your video! Keep posting.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Miguel! Keep creating!

[@ne9835]

I want to be a full stack developer and I will :).

[@JesseShowalter]

With that attitude you will 👍🏼

[@ne9835]

Jesse Showalter Yup😊

[@solidwaterslayer]

i want to fuck bitches get money blow cash

[@Mustis1524]

@@solidwaterslayer With that attitude you will 👍🏼

[@Karan-sd5rl]

@@Mustis1524 lol 🤣😂

[@ManajitPal95]

Also, I believe front-end development, too, requires the knowledge of operations, math (if you are into the creative side of things), logic (making sure resource intensive API calls are kept as minimum as possible from front-end point of view). Now I am not really sure, in what category implementing caches and stuff comes under but from my experience, I would say that inspire of being a front-end developer, I had to do all of the above and the back-end developer was one who implemented the DB and made the APIs.

[@JesseShowalter]

These are all good points 👍🏼

[@faissalabsml4393]

Always excited to see your videos

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks, I’m always excited to get such awesome encouragement 👍🏼

[@user-lp2tb2qj6e]

You just cleared my doubts❤ Thank you so much 🙏

[@JesseShowalter]

Yes!! So stoked!! 🔥

[@bonbonberry]

Your video made things Much Clearer to me!!^^ God Bless Your Heart =) Thank You So Much For Explaining Easily (y) Love & Respect , From Egypt

[@JesseShowalter]

I'm excited to hear you got value from it

[@scottisitt]

Really helpful analogies! Thank you!

[@JesseShowalter]

So glad I was able to help you out, Nigel!

[@oceaser6977]

I’m a novice and considering software engineering as an option but I thought he explained front end v back end really well

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much! Get out there and make amazing things!!

[@3triplem18]

Just the video I needed to see.

[@JesseShowalter]

I’m glad the timing was right 🤘🏻

[@AntonyT93]

Hey Jesse, Merry Christmas to you. What do you think about Angular and Typescript for Front-End developer? It's good to use? Any pros and cons? 🤙🏻

[@JesseShowalter]

It really depends on the project. Use what you need to accomplish the project not whats popular.

[@efraincorpus8230]

My man! i'm starting my front end career (going to school this fall to learn) but first where did you get that Stay Humble Hustle Hard Frame in the background?

[@anonymjin3278]

You can learn it from home bro.

[@MarcialHeredia]

Great video Jesse!!! I am a web designer and I am trying to move forward as a front-end or web developer, but one of the things that are really hard for me is JavaScript. Thanks a lot, I hope to see more videos like this!

[@milorad3232]

just practice it, do projects, eventually it will click in ur head and u will figure out how to use it :)

[@MarcialHeredia]

@@milorad3232 thanks! Practice makes the master... 🙏

[@milorad3232]

@@MarcialHeredia u are absolutey true. Give yourself a task, a real project (like building calculator, pagination, todo list or something like that) and when u find urself using google extensevly that means u are learning something new :) moonbyt3.github.io/vega-it-website/board.html i did this in javascript at first, then i converted it to jQuery. I learned a lot by building just this board component with filtering. feel free to check the code on github ;)

[@JesseShowalter]

I agree with the below comments, just make a lot of projects. Learn by doing 👍🏼

[@sebastiangonzalez7317]

This channel is the best!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much for your encouragement... it means a lot to me 👍🏼

[@shiveksharma8719]

Nice Video. It really helped me undersanding the difference.

[@JesseShowalter]

Stoked!!!

[@PirozokTV]

Pretty good and comprehensive explanation 👍

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! 🤘

[@Dogger1230]

Frontend because it’s what I feel is definitely more creative. But, full stack is where I’m heading towards, because I want to be a freelancer

[@ne9835]

I want to be full stack but I will not do freelancing.😂😂😂

[@adimfavourmaris4578]

I want to delve into front end development. Is there any online site you can suggest?

[@andregoulbourne5816]

Thanks, short and sweet

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Andre!

[@valeriabocanegra6310]

Amazing video. Very clear!!!.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much 👍🏼

[@heineyan6102]

If anyone is looking to get into frontend development i would suggest following a tutorial and then start from scratch and try and make something like it. In the tutorial of making the website you learn the basics and then you can go deeper in to the css and js after. Html is a relly easy language to learn so you wont have to spend to much time on that. Then you can try and learn backend development as im trying now.

[@GouthamVegi]

it was very helpful, thank you!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much for the support, dude!

[@ezhilarasans9248]

Good video to understand the difference between the two

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much!

[@ismailmohammad5920]

Any books you prefer for Front End and Back End Dev?

[@dorianrodriguez40]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@tomykaugustine2393]

Can a PHP developer able to run the backened process completely for an app

[@lisamote8472]

Awesome video Jesse

[@benjaminhoppe1733]

Great video Jesse!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks Ben, I appreciate it 👍🏼

[@buff_daddyclub9539]

Can you tell me if its worthwhile to watch joe parys academy 13hr long video that says you would become a pro web devoloper after this video Becuase i am new i dont have any guidence i have learned html but i dont know what i should do next Please reply man :)

[@JesseShowalter]

Unfortunately I have not seen it and don't have time to watch it all and give you my honest opinion... sorry but I would recommend Free Code Camp

[@pike1737]

Very helpful !!! Thanks😉✌🏻

[@JesseShowalter]

👍🏼

[@infighter89]

I have a question if someone here can answer. How many Frontend developers you need in a team if u have 5 Backend developers? My team currently function with 2 Frontend, and 5 Backend developers. We are building a web application. All are senior developers btw, but one frontend developer is mid to senior range. I cannot find answer to this question anywhere. Thanks!

[@positiveoptimist5060]

The only thing I didn't like is when you quoted Wikipedia, which is not really a reliable source. Other than that, great video! You are really good at explaining things Jesse, especially when you use analogies. I'm doing a bootcamp very soon, and I had to choose between front-end, back-end and full-stack. I chose the latter, because I want to experience both sides and then decide for myself!

[@JesseShowalter]

glad you enjoyed it

[@KWILLFILMS]

Well explained 💪🏽

[@rager8431]

Loved the video.

[@TheChrist559]

Thank you!!

[@JesseShowalter]

You're so welcome

[@KGcodes]

Great explanations and analogies

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks, I am kind of addicted to analogies 🤣

[@itsTakadi]

Thank you for this video

[@rokapix]

Back-end for me. Just makes more sense.

[@JesseShowalter]

That's awesome to hear, we need more awesome back end devs out there

[@pikachuhulk]

very nice explanation

[@themessiah961]

Jesse I can only say you are the best

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks for your support!

[@jamieryan4666]

Great explanations

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Jamie

[@TigerFireOne]

Thanks very much

[@JesseShowalter]

Your so welcome 👍🏼

[@darinburch9043]

awesome, thanks

[@JesseShowalter]

You're welcome

[@asadbekbozorov5714]

What does full stuck developer mean?

[@knives26]

ok if I finish my " web design " program, since I know html css and onto javascript maybe I will be a front end developer. on top of that also learning dreamweaver, animate, photoshop, illustrator and typography. thanks for this info.

[@JesseShowalter]

no problem!!

[@knives26]

@@JesseShowalter just one question so are u a full stack developer?

[@JesseShowalter]

Nope, I'm a full stack Designer.

[@knives26]

@@JesseShowalter but u know how to code?

[@knives26]

@@JesseShowalter what if someone is not good at making artwork or logos can one can still be a designer or its better be a developer. coz i kinda like both coding and desgin but bad at artwork.

[@prathvisingh8288]

Nailed it!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Prathvi!

[@beeshmar3593]

Great analogies bro

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, friend!

[@damumani1197]

Hello sir, I have an big doubt..! Which one is easy to learn..? Front-end or Back-end. Kindly reply to me Sir.. 🙏🏻

[@marconiap4090]

Currently in Brazil most companies want a frontend with many skills, it has to be a bit like backend. how does it work in your country, you just need html, css and js?

[@bentaylor10]

Here in london there are roles for pretty much everything, as long as you know html, css & js you can get employed

[@JesseShowalter]

Really depends on the company. Right now I am a Designer at a startup but I do animation and front-end development... It all depends.

[@jeffj2039]

THANKS

[@JesseShowalter]

You're so welcome

[@afreenchitragar4131]

Jesse can you just explain what is difference between .exe and .msi

[@JesseShowalter]

I have no idea. I think .exe is a program???

[@micosarines636]

thank you

[@JesseShowalter]

You’re welcome!

[@MK_Memo]

I like front end development and currently learning it . So far I learned html ,what should I learn next? Html 5 or css? I made one website design but I don't know how to code it with html and where the file of html could find the pictures that's in the design?

[@JesseShowalter]

CSS will be your bread and butter. Build a few responsive sites as projects 👍🏼

[@MK_Memo]

Jesse Showalter thanks so much Jesse for the advice ,ur videos r so helpful and i'm learning so much from u 😇😇

[@MK_Memo]

Basic Design thanks ,weirdly I've just signed up today before seeing ur comment,Great website for learning web development btw👍👍

[@MK_Memo]

Basic Design wow,that's impressive.I'll do that and I already know how to use Adobe Photoshop and figma ,I'm good at the visual design part but Still need to learn more about web development so I can be able to create responsive websites! Btw do this site give a certificate? Is finishing these courses enough to get a job or do u have to get experience ?!

[@MK_Memo]

Basic Design I've applied to tons of jobs as UI/UX designer but I got rejected becoz I lack the experience although I have the knowledge and the skills! Most companies On linkedin and other sites require experience and most of the time a college degree or anything that proves you are qualified for the job role ,that's why I'm asking .My problem now is with experience,I don't have any becoz I'm self-taught! Btw I live in Egypt but I'm applying for remote jobs worldwide and I don't like the freelance sites like upwork ,freelancer and all that stuff of bidding Currently I'm studying Css and I also want to study wordpress ,I know it's kinda long process but I'm willing to make that effort to build my career as a designer Anyways thanks basic design ,That's really so kind of you and I'm gonna follow u on Instagram

[@deadsilence5688]

Great loved it

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much

[@girlingame518]

cool ,very informative video

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much!! 🤘🤘

[@pernillagerdin4520]

I would a houndred percent lie if I said I did'nt enjoy both, however back-end comes a lot more natural for me so if I have to choose i'd choose back-end 🤓

[@JesseShowalter]

That’s awesome. It’s cool to hear what people are drawn to and why. 👍🏼

[@shawz7291]

Haha I bet it does

[@canadianadventure1]

Informative video 👍🏿

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks, Fab!! 🤘🤘

[@kitgary]

If you want to work on cutting-edge technologies like large scale distributed system, machine learning, then you should become a backend developer! As I know, frontend developers are always be looked down by backend developers and most people think frontend is easier than backend.

[@naveenram584]

Can we learn backend easily after knowing front end ?

[@andrewleong7613]

im a front end developer but i want to be a full stack, so far i've only built REST api for backend

[@JesseShowalter]

Keep grinding, the more you know the more valuable you are.

[@lakshyaroy6240]

I think you are pretty skilled person 😂 joke a part thanks for such an informative content 👍🔥

[@designwithmj]

Love it awesome

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@suhail1200]

Top guy!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks

[@matthewpiva688]

Hey Jesse, I was wondering what about the Udemy Front-End Class you've linked that you enjoy? I'm about 80% through that course and I feel like the instructor is just BLAZING through the content without explaining what he's doing or why! I've been studying HTML, CSS, JS & Bootstrap over the last few months and without this previous knowledge I feel like one would just get overwhelmed and quickly lost. I myself am having a hard time keeping up. I feel like I'm just copying the code he's type without any explanation why. What about this coarse resonated with you? Keep up the awesome work, I've really enjoyed your content and trust the information you provided. Mahalo!

[@JesseShowalter]

It was very comprehensive, I would also recommend slowing down and repeating anything you don't understand a few times over. Repetition is key

[@cryptic_conman3149]

Let's say you're interested in both aspects and would like to become a full stack dev. Would you recommend that person learn Front-End first or Back-End and why?

[@meetmeer]

I'm into your presentation fashion

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much!

[@philipegwuyi6729]

Can you build a website for me, how much would it cost?

[@fasantupp]

I'm a backend developer. I like it since I'm not much for design but it's sad that the only time my work get noticed is when something goes wrong :P

[@jssiibcmpw]

Full-stack guys here

[@JesseShowalter]

Beast!!!

[@kuriouskitty3084]

can i burrow your brain for a day?very informative and great charisma, ty!

[@JesseShowalter]

Hahah, if only! Thanks so much have a great day!

[@jacobpedersen2368]

Do you know anything about project managers in design?

[@JesseShowalter]

I am less experienced with project managers than I would like to be. I will share my limited knowledge in a future video 👍🏼

[@jacobpedersen2368]

Jesse Showalter cool ☺️ And thanks for your content, makes me want to start design again 👌🤓👍

[@HypeKeyz]

I love front-end, but I wanna secure tha bag so Full stack is the way

[@JesseShowalter]

Awesome

[@doitordont6150]

Speaking Ruby or Python fluently. That was funny lol

[@JesseShowalter]

Hahaha! 🤘

[@thapelomorare1484]

Code with mosh best tutorials

[@JesseShowalter]

Yeah!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@maheshm4292]

Design and code 2 series???????????!!!!!!!!

[@JesseShowalter]

Man that would be awesome, I think we can make that happen in 2019 🤘🏻

[@shamsmm]

I am 16 and I build websites using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP and MYSQL and it's the first time to know that like this I am a full stack developer 😂

[@JesseShowalter]

You’re a beast!

[@sailwithsumit4680]

I'm a mechanical engineer what should i do now?

[@JesseShowalter]

What do you want to do?

[@sailwithsumit4680]

@@JesseShowalter i want get a job in software industry....is this possible? What i have to do for that now

[@sailwithsumit4680]

@@JesseShowalter what should i learn to get small job in IT industry

[@JesseShowalter]

What position are you looking for in IT?

[@sailwithsumit4680]

@@JesseShowalter any position which are very high in demand and the position were they don't need computer science degree just they want skills

[@MaggieRojas]

I love both! So hard to decide! please don't make me choose lol

[@burakkurtarr1037]

same

[@JesseShowalter]

You be you Daniela 👍🏼

[@f00kwhiteblackracismwarsh07]

Be full stack developer then

[@faisalazmi162]

Pay scale is almost similar but backend developer has more responsibility I can't understand why

[@snellularr5912]

that peter mckinnin intro game is strong

[@JesseShowalter]

Hahah, thanks for the feedback, Michael! Have a great day!

[@ubermenschhoodrat7288]

Nice Folk shirt.