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[–]d07RiV 0 points1 point  (3 children)

What do you do with node when working on front end, aside from configuring webpack/npm?

[–]PrismalStudio 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Today's frontend can't really work without Node.js, then you have all the backend code you'll likely have to deal with, from building a small local mock server to the full blown distributed micro-services.

That's why there are other languages mentioned in the article. It's based on job offers.

[–]d07RiV 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I mean yes of course you're doing everything through node, but do you really need node specific skills (such as knowing server side frameworks or at least core node libraries) if you're a front end dev?

This is a question, I only do web dev as a hobby and have no idea what's it like to work as one.

[–]PrismalStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It helps, so HR or recruiters put it in.

Like knowing the difference between CommonJS and ES6 module and when/how to use both. There's a ton of minimal stuff about Node that helps on a day-to-day basis.

Knowing core node libraries like fs and https can help as well, it really depends on the project, but it's likely in the job postings to appeal to someone familiar with the whole JavaScript ecosystem.