Learning Java helped a frontend developer optimize payload size by proposing a solution that reduced payloads by 70%.
Understanding Java allowed the developer to communicate effectively with the backend team using Jackson annotations as a secret weapon.
Java literacy enabled the developer to trace frontend errors back to the backend, highlighting the importance of understanding both sides.
Learning Java as a frontend developer can enhance your career by enabling you to speak the language used in the majority of enterprise backends, even if you still prefer JavaScript.