Why I Obsess Over UI (and You Probably Should Too) When I started out as a developer, I thought the hardest problems were in the backend. Data structures, performance, clever algorithms. And yeah, those matter. But over time, I realized something: nobody feels your clean API or elegant server logic — they feel your UI.
A smooth, snappy, intuitive interface? That’s what builds trust. It makes people want to come back. It’s the difference between a tool and a product people love.
Now I treat UI like a first-class citizen:
I sweat over pixel alignment.
I prototype ideas fast in React with TypeScript.
I optimize every interaction for speed and clarity.
I let AI handle the grunt work so I can focus on flow and feeling.
The goal isn’t just to build something that works — it’s to build something that feels effortless.
And here’s the thing: UI isn’t just design. It’s problem-solving at the closest layer to the user. It’s communication. It’s empathy, shipped in code.
If you’re a dev who’s ignored the front of the frontend, maybe it’s time to lean in.