Wanna forget the back-end and only focus on the front? Too bad. In this episode, the React team sits down with Mike Alche, a developer whose full-stack approach reminds us why you need both ends to succeed. They discuss the power of tRPC, what led Mike to AdonisJS (and why it should be more popular), and Mike’s go-to tips for becoming a master at API testing. “As develops, we love building products, but we need a place to put it. The back end’s not as trendy as the front end. That’s what ‘full stack’ means—everything together.” - Mike Alche In This Episode What apps catch Mike’s attention, which ones he skips, and his wisdom to know the difference Why tRPC can accelerate your coding and make end-to-end type safe APIs a breeze How a need for documentation led Mike to AdonisJS (and why he thinks it should be more popular than its competitors) Mike’s go-to tips for testing your APIs efficiently (and the crucial differences between front- and back-end) Picks Jack- Disney's Encanto: A Magical World Mike- Watch The Hand of God | Netflix Official Site Paige- Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box TJ- Wordle - A daily word game Special Guest: Mike Alche. Sponsored By: Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers Real User Monitoring of Core Web Vitals. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.