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Evolution of Backend Systems in Web Development
The chapter delves into the current state of web development, emphasizing the need for React frameworks to integrate with existing backend systems like Rails and PHP apps. It discusses the evolution of infrastructure, the backend community's choice of JavaScript, and the challenges and benefits of committing to managed services provided by cloud providers. The conversation explores the complexities of building robust web applications using different tools like Next.js and Laravel, highlighting the importance of backend systems for heavy lifting tasks.