Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about getting into backend development, but I’m worried it might be a dying field. I keep hearing about BaaS (Backend as a Service) solutions taking over. Is this true?
I read somewhere that back in 2010, you needed a whole team of 90 developers for a big banking project using stuff like Spring and Hibernate. But now, they say just 4 AWS-certified devs can handle the same job. Plus, with all the improvements in cloud security, it seems like there’s less need for custom backend work.
What do you all think? Is backend development really on its way out? Or am I just overthinking this? I’d love to hear from people who are actually working in the field. Are things changing as fast as some people claim? Should I be looking at other areas of programming instead?
Thanks for any insights you can share!
Backend development is far from obsolete. While BaaS and cloud solutions have streamlined certain aspects, they’ve also created new challenges and opportunities. The field is evolving, not disappearing. In my experience, companies still require skilled backend developers to architect complex systems, optimize performance, and integrate various technologies. The key is to stay adaptable and keep learning. Focus on understanding distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native development. These skills will remain valuable as the landscape continues to change. Don’t be discouraged by automation - embrace it as a tool to enhance your capabilities rather than replace them.
hey there! i’m curious about this too. have you looked into how AI might be changing backend dev? it seems like AI could automate some tasks, but maybe create new opportunities too? what do you think about specializing in AI-enhanced backend systems? could that be a future-proof path?
nah, backend devs ain’t going nowhere. automation helps but can’t replace the real deal. there’s always new tech popping up that needs custom backend work. plus, big companies still want their own systems. maybe look into cloud-native dev or serverless - that’s where the action is now