A Java developer that saw the light and embraced Internet Explorer 6 as his digital overlord.
Over two decades in the field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks.
Now, as a Principal Consultant, his mission is to discover elegant solutions for his clients. While we’ve moved beyond Flash and jQuery, the web platform technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript remain essential. Rather than battling the platform, let’s embrace it.
Lucien is a rewarded Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies and capabilities since 2022.
In the ever-evolving world of software development, teams grapple with a fundamental challenge: collaboration. Some teams have complete control over their user interfaces (UI), while others navigate the intricate dance between front-end and back-end developers. But why does collaboration remain an elusive goal? Shouldn’t it be simpler?
Imagine this: treating UI components as if they were APIs. Just as we meticulously design APIs before diving into implementation, let’s apply the same principle to components. Picture this: complex components—think interactive maps, ordering systems, and payment options—encased in a black-box with a well-defined API. Now take it a step further. Extend this approach to both back-end and front-end frameworks. The result? A harmonious symphony of development, where seamless collaboration becomes the norm.
So, let’s embrace the power of design-first thinking. Let’s redefine how we build, share, and collaborate. Because when components come with their APIs preordained, magic happens!
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