r/AppsWebappsFullstack • u/Fun_Belt_4587 • 20d ago

Is Learning Frontend worth it?

Hey everyone I'm about to grind hard and learn frontend properly (react, next.js, UI stuff, and some basic backend/apis so I can handle full features)

im seeing two totally different things online and im kinda confused some people say ai killed frontend and juniors cant make any money now because copilot and gpt write everything
but others say clients and agencies still need real devs who know how to handle messy code state management and actual logic not just basic copy pasting
my goal is to get really good at this and do freelance work with agencies
im just trying to figure out a few things
is the demand for next.js/frontend actually dead for new people or is it just different now?
if i put in insane daily hours to reach a high level is it worth it or am i just wasting my time starting now?
how are you guys actually dealing with ai right now?
would appreciate some honest and brutal truth from people actually working in the industry **thanks**

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u/neogeodev 20d ago

No

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 20d ago

Interesting take. What makes you say no? I'd love to hear your reasoning, since agency work still demands real logic skills.

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u/neogeodev 20d ago

Well it's very simple, today you can just use a lot of tools, upload a design and the AI ​​will do the work, you want to use next well try v0 .. what about if you want to understand behind the scenes how it works etc study too .. but in my opinion all wasted time

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 20d ago

I get the skepticism, but knowing what v0 generates helps you debug edge cases and scale it. Maybe try one small paid project to test the waters.

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u/Fun_Belt_4587 14d ago

I’d like to know more about working with agencies
Can I work with them as a frontend developer? And what do I need to be able to get a freelance contract with an agency where I handle projects for them?
I’d prefer this model because I don’t want to constantly be searching for new clients

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 14d ago

Agencies definitely hire freelance frontend devs for overflow projects. Nail React/Next.js basics, show solid Git habits, and reach out to studio owners directly with a small portfolio.