#053 - Go isn’t secure?!? feat. Low Level Learning
Backend Banter
Understanding the Layers of Abstraction in Web Development
The speaker shared their experience with learning web development, emphasizing the challenges they encountered when starting with Django due to its level of abstraction. They highlighted that Django's magic can be efficient for those who understand web development basics, but it caused confusion for beginners who couldn't differentiate server-side actions from browser rendering. In contrast, building a server with Go provided a clearer understanding as they could directly observe data flow. The speaker also pointed out that knowing the underlying processes, such as SQL and database schema, enhances appreciation for tools like Django's ORM. They emphasized that while abstractions facilitate development, having a deep understanding is crucial for effective debugging and problem-solving when issues arise.
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