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“Back-end developers and their UX/UI art”
@webbyvaris · 84K followers
×47its author's usual
This creator normally gets 7.8K views. This one got 367K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video shows a person wearing an Apple Watch Ultra with a custom watch face displaying raw JSON data. The video humorously depicts a backend developer's idea of an interface, implying their focus on data over aesthetics.
Open original ↗367K
Views
2.6%
Engagement
75/100
Virality
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Why it worked
It leverages relatable humor for developers and tech enthusiasts, playing on the stereotype of backend developers prioritizing functionality and data structure over user interface design. The unexpected watch face creates a visual gag that resonates with the target audience.
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