The last decade of front-end engineering

· Natemeyvis · July 28, 2026, 6:53 p.m.
Summary
The blog post explores the evolution of front-end engineering over the last decade, particularly the transformative impact of frameworks like React and Angular, and the ongoing challenges in quality and perception within the field. It reflects on cultural biases, such as the association of front-end work with femininity, and anticipates changes brought by LLMs in coding practices. The author argues that front-end engineering is undervalued and calls for greater recognition of its importance and complexity.
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