Frontend Developer Is Not The Same as Mobile Developer

In my opinion, Frontend Developer is not the same as a Mobile Developer. Often I see job vacancies with the title “Frontend Developer”, but when I look at the requirements it leads to Mobile Developers, such as using Kotlin/Java, Swift/Objective-C, or React Native/Flutter.

Some things are similar in Frontend Developers and Mobile Developers, one of which is in slicing UI. but the way it works is very different. Frontend Developers focus on how a web application can be compatible in various browsers and can adjust the size of various devices, while Mobile Developers focus on how a mobile application is compatible in various operating systems, and various different types of devices.

Apart from the different tools and frameworks/programming languages, the responsibilities of both are also different :

1. Frontend Developer

   • Building an attractive, functional, and responsive web User Interface.
   • Performance Optimization, Frontend developers must ensure load time and user experience run smoothly.
   • Ensure the web runs smoothly on various browsers and device sizes.

2. Mobile Developer

   • Build application User Interface for mobile devices.
   • Access and utilize mobile device features, such as camera, GPS, notifications, etc.
   • Ensure the application runs smoothly on various operating system versions and various devices.

What do you think? Let's discuss.