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Who is a Frontend Developer
A Frontend Developer brings interfaces to life. From responsive layouts to dynamic interactions, they bridge the gap between design and code.
UI Development
- Responsive layouts using HTML, CSS, and Flexbox/Grid
- Dynamic components in React, Vue, or Svelte
- Browser compatibility and accessibility (WCAG)
Styling & Animation
- Styling with CSS Modules, Sass, or Tailwind
- Page transitions and microinteractions with Framer Motion, GSAP
- Dark/light mode and theming systems
State Management
- Managing state via Redux, Zustand, or Context API
- Global store organization and reactivity patterns
API & Data Handling
- Fetching data using Axios, fetch, or React Query
- Integration with REST and GraphQL endpoints
- Form handling and validation
Tooling & Testing
- Code quality with ESLint, Prettier
- Testing UI with Jest, Testing Library, Cypress
- Dev tooling: Vite, Webpack, Storybook
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Interface Development
- Translating Figma/Sketch designs to responsive code
- Ensuring usability, a11y, and mobile-first behavior
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Component Architecture
- Reusable, isolated UI components with clear props
- Managing component libraries or design systems
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Performance Optimization
- Code-splitting, lazy loading, and critical CSS
- Web vitals (LCP, CLS, TTI) tuning
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Cross-Team Collaboration
- Working with designers and backend developers
- Clear communication of UI logic and constraints
TECH STACK
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Languages & Frameworks
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
- React, Vue, Svelte
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Styling Systems
- Tailwind, Styled Components, Sass
- CSS Modules, theming strategies
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API & Data
- REST and GraphQL consumption
- JSON manipulation, async flows
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Testing & Quality
- Jest, Cypress, Testing Library
- Snapshot testing, unit and e2e coverage
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Tooling
- Vite, Webpack, Storybook
- Linting, formatting, bundle analysis