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Frontend vs Backend — What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Understand the two halves of every web application using a restaurant analogy that makes it click.

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"Before implementing this feature, split the work into frontend and backend responsibilities.
1. Explain what the user sees and interacts with
2. Explain what the server must handle behind the scenes
3. List the files or systems likely to change on each side
4. Call out any data that must never live in the frontend
5. Stop before changing auth, permissions, or the data model without my approval

I want a clean boundary, not a blurry full-stack mess."

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When should I use the Frontend vs Backend — What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter? prompt?

Understand the two halves of every web application using a restaurant analogy that makes it click. Use it when you need a safer starting point than a blank prompt and you want the agent to stay inside explicit constraints.

Should I paste this prompt exactly as written?

No. Treat it as a safe starter. Replace the task, files, constraints, and verification details with your actual context before you run it.

What should I do after the agent answers?

Read the diff, run the checks, and stop after one reviewable step. If you need deeper context, open the lesson that explains the reasoning behind the prompt.

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