Application development has evolved significantly over the years, and I now feel confident in my understanding of how applications should be designed and implemented. One of the most fundamental decisions in software development is the approach taken—whether to start with the back-end or the front-end. While many developers emphasize back-end architecture first, I firmly believe that a front-end-first design is key to a successful product.

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