I saw a thread today that made me smile because it’s the exact thing beginners worry about ALL the time: “Why are frontend developers so much in demand?” Here’s the simple answer most people miss: 👉 Companies don’t need someone who can just write code. They need someone who can take ideas → turn them into something users actually understand → and ship it without breaking everything. And that’s where great frontend developers shine. Let me break it down the way I’d explain it to a student on a coaching call: 1️⃣ Every business needs someone who understands users Frontend devs are the closest to the customer. You literally shape what people see, touch, click, and experience every day. Backend devs make the machine run. Frontend devs make the machine usable. Companies will always pay for usability. 2️⃣ A good UI can make or break a product If the interface is confusing, slow, or ugly, users leave. And nobody cares how “perfect” the backend was. Great frontend = great first impression. 3️⃣ Frontend today is WAY more complex than it used to be It’s no longer “just HTML and CSS.”You’re dealing with: - State management - Accessibility - Performance - Design systems - Component architecture - Real-world business constraints This is why frontend demand is high because true frontend craft is rare. 4️⃣ Companies can’t ship without frontend devs Apps don’t magically appear on the screen. Someone has to translate: Design → Code Product ideas → Usable flows User problems → Functional interfaces That's you. 5️⃣ AI speeds up coding not thinking Yes, AI can generate components. But can it: - Understand user expectations? - Make product decisions? - Prioritize UX tradeoffs? - Communicate with designers? Nope. AI replaces tasks, not thinking. And frontend is 80% thinking. 💬 Question for You: Why do YOU think frontend is still in high demand? Or better yet which of these points surprised you today? Drop your answers below

Alright everyone, quick heads up because tomorrow is going to be good. @Joe Iliff is going live for a full Q&A + problem-solving session, and if you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure, or just want some hands-on guidance… this is 100% the place to be. Joe’s been building since he was a kid, everything from tools used by hundreds of thousands of people to full backend rebuilds, frontend redesigns, and even custom LLM projects. He’s one of those devs who sees the problem beneath the problem and he’s insanely good at helping you think clearly through your work. Here’s what he’ll be covering tomorrow: 💡 Hands-on problem-solving Bring your errors, bugs, questions and Joe will walk you through them live 🔥 Building confidence as a developer How to think, break down problems, and stop second guessing yourself 🎯 Landing roles & presenting yourself well Interviews, communication, positioning all the stuff most beginners overlook This is the kind of session that accelerates your progress by weeks, so make sure you show up 📅 Tomorrow ⏰ 5 PM CST 📍 Live inside Skool ( https://www.skool.com/live/QfSdj28JKQ6 ) Drop a comment below if you’re joining or share what you want Joe to cover. Let’s make this one a big win for everyone. 🙌