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🙄 Frontend developer dilemmas – Beautiful Code #27

🙄 Frontend developer dilemmas – Beautiful Code #27

I've been going back and forth on something that's been on my mind for days, and it’s not letting me rest easy. As a frontend developer, I feel confident and motivated in my work, but there are certain projects that make me rethink how to improve the workflow. These are the projects where a CMS is necessary. And that’s where my dilemmas begin.

Marc Taulé
March 13th, 2025

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I've been going back and forth on something that's been on my mind for days, and it’s not letting me rest easy. As a frontend developer, I feel confident and motivated in my work, but there are certain projects that make me rethink how to improve the workflow. These are the projects where a CMS is necessary. And that’s where my dilemmas begin.

For frontend development, I usually work with Nuxt (if you haven’t checked out this Vue framework, I highly recommend it—it’s basically the Next.js of Vue). In this area, I feel very comfortable using it, and for me, there’s no real competitor.

The problem arises when I need to integrate a CMS so the client can manage the website’s content. I’ve tested several headless CMS solutions, including DatoCMS, Strapi, Backpack in Laravel, and even WordPress Headless. Each one has its pros and cons, and I never know which one to lean towards. I guess, in the end, it’s not about one being better than the others but rather about choosing the right one based on the project’s needs rather than my personal preference.

What CMS do you use?

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1. App Motion

App Motion is an online gallery showcasing curated examples of mobile app motion design. It serves as a resource for designers seeking inspiration in app animations and transitions. The platform was launched by Ryan Johnson, who announced it on Dribbble, highlighting its focus on high-quality motion design

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2. Viewstats

Viewstats is a platform that provides in-depth analytics for YouTube channels and videos. Users can search for any creator to compare performance metrics, track growth trajectories, and access detailed statistics.

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3. TresJS

TresJS is a declarative 3D framework for Vue.js, enabling developers to create Three.js scenes using Vue components. Built on a custom Vue renderer and powered by Vite, it simplifies integrating 3D graphics into Vue applications.

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