Today marks a pivot point in my learning journey. After getting hands-on with JavaScript concepts like objects, arrays, and functions, I’ve decided to pause JS temporarily and shift my focus to Spring Boot.
🧭 Why the shift?
✅ I’m learning Java Full Stack, so I need to first focus on API creation and backend logic
✅ Spring Boot is a must-have skill for backend development
✅ Completing this will help me build solid, production-ready applications
💡 Next steps in Spring Boot:
🔹 Set up a clean project with proper structure
🔹 Create RESTful APIs with CRUD operations
🔹 Work with services, repositories, and models
🔹 Integrate H2/HashMap for in-memory data handling
📌 Once I finish building my backend projects, I’ll return to JavaScript to continue frontend development.
👉 If anyone wants to restart JS with me later, let me know — let’s learn together!
Let’s build something powerful. 💻⚙️
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hey, please help me where to find my bookmark list?
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Thank you
What are some common challenges you've faced when transitioning from frontend (JavaScript) to backend (Spring Boot) development, and how did you overcome them?
Thanks for asking!Here are some common challenges I faced during the transition from JavaScript to Spring Boot, and how I handled them
Backend Structure: Understanding layered architecture (Controller, Service, Repository,Model) was new — solved it by building small CRUD projects.
REST API Basics: Creating and handling endpoints was tricky — practiced with Postman to grasp HTTP methods and annotations.
Database Integration: Learning JPA and working with databases was a shift — started with H2 for easier testing and learning.
Java Strictness: Java’s strict syntax felt limiting after JS — got used to it by focusing on OOP principles and using IDE support.
I hope I’ll rectify all these challenges by solving more real-world projects and continuing hands-on practice.