All Backend Work Is Actually Frontend Work

Ah, the classic bait and switch! You think you're escaping the CSS nightmares for a life of database queries and API endpoints, but SURPRISE - they want you to know frontend too! It's like applying to be a chef and being told "knife skills preferred." No kidding. The industry's dirty little secret is that "backend developer" actually means "full-stack developer who we're paying backend rates." Next they'll be asking for 5 years React experience for a PostgreSQL position. The circle of developer life continues...