Hey everyone, I’m a backend dev who rarely touches frontend stuff. Now I need to pick a UI framework for a project. I’m looking for something with a gentle learning curve that’s easy to use and promotes clean code.
I don’t care much about SEO or fancy styling options. My backend is Java with Spring Boot.
I’ve heard good things about Vue and Bulma, but I’m curious what you all think. Any suggestions for frameworks that won’t give me a headache? What’s worked well for other backend devs who occasionally have to deal with UI?
Thanks for any advice you can share! It’s always a bit daunting stepping out of my comfort zone.
hey mate, vue.js might ease ur ui task since its simple. i’ve tried it, and it suits backend folk well. pair it with vuetify if needed. my take.
As a backend developer who’s been in your shoes, I’d recommend giving Svelte a try. It’s remarkably straightforward and has a gentle learning curve, perfect for those of us who don’t live and breathe frontend.
Svelte’s simplicity is its strength. The syntax is clean and intuitive, making it easier to maintain code even if you’re not working on UI regularly. It also generates highly optimized JavaScript, which is a nice bonus.
Another option worth considering is React with Next.js. While React itself can be overwhelming, Next.js provides a more structured approach that backend devs often appreciate. It handles a lot of the configuration headaches for you.
Whichever you choose, pair it with a CSS framework like Tailwind for quick, responsive layouts without diving deep into CSS. This combination has served me well in projects where I needed to knock out a functional UI without getting bogged down in frontend intricacies.
Have u considered React? It’s pretty popular and has tons of resources. i’m curious tho - what specific features are you lookin for in a UI framework? any particular challenges you’re worried about? Maybe we could brainstorm some ideas togther!