Ask HN: Is it better to start a front-end feature component first or API first?

1 points by abhpro 4y ago ↗ HN

By API, I mean whatever calls that are managing your front-end data. For example, if I had many user inputs that managed closely related data, should I start from a user perspective and build out all the components with empty calls? Or should I define and build out all the calls themselves before even thinking about the components (assuming the spec isn't super strict)? Fwiw I'm assuming a reactive, data-driven front-end. Also assuming the priority is extensibility. Does any of that makes sense lol

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schwartzworld 4y ago ↗

I like building the components first because it helps avoid coupling them with the API response, but I have done it both ways.

The big benefit of building the components first is that you don't get blocked waiting for the backend dev to finish building the endpoints.