SMRTR ProgrammingSep 6, 2026lobste.rs

Why frontends fail when you approach them like a backend

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Frontend development is often dismissed as easier than backend work, but that misses the point entirely. Unlike backend logic, frontend code must account for human psychology, accessibility, device variety, and contextual UX decisions — all without a single "correct" answer. Poor HTML structure, broken keyboard navigation, and missing alt text can silently exclude real users, even when a site looks perfectly fine visually.

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