Migrating from Front-End to Back-End: A Personal Journey
Starting Out as a Front-End Developer
I entered the programming world without a formal degree, relying on a Udemy course and some personal projects. Four months later, I landed an internship as an FE developer at BMW.
For almost two years, I worked as a Front-End (FE) developer. Deep down, I’ve always wanted to dive into Back-End (BE) development, but my team’s leadership believed it wasn’t the right time yet.
The beginning was tough. I had no real understanding of programming; I just knew I was passionate about it. My initial interest wasn’t in creating websites or dealing with the visual aspects users see. Instead, I was drawn to the underlying technology and processes.
Starting with FE was a practical choice, as friends in the field advised me it was a more accessible entry point for beginners. In retrospect, they were right, at least for that time.
Don’t get me wrong — FE development isn’t easier than BE. They each come with their own complexities. It took me a long time to get my bearings, to program with fluency, and to become self-sufficient. Once I had established myself in my FE role, I began to express my interest in BE more assertively. I started attending BE refinements and sought out study advice relevant to…
