There is something irritating about backend development.
If it's done right there is a good chance that you as a user don't notice anything. Which is actually a good thing.
I notice this in my own work. The difference is I don't develop but I maintain.
When I fix a potential problem before it becomes a real problem it's very useful for the company I do it for but they won't perceive it that way.
It's just something that is expected of me.
But if I make a small tweak in a workflow to make it more efficient for the users it's instantly appreciated as something great.
Both actions are useful but often only the latter gets recognition.
Perception is everything I guess.
I recommend reading this post by @lukestokes.
It's a fun read to learn more about what the STEEM team has done that you might not know about.
In my vlog I talk about it more, also about Bitcoin segwit2x, syncing my Ethereum Wallet troubles, Utopian.io project and STEEM price.
ps. Steem price is back above a dollar while writing this! nice!

I can feel the improvement with steemit lately. It gets smoother and the lag tends to go away.
It feels like there is no issue with the platform.
The graphic change stands out and yes steem price is showing some progress.
keep on steemit.
Nice insights as always, not sure I'd agree that Bitcoin is boring though, especially not this week with all the drama!
Steem is performing well now and in the future after these developments the platform is going to be stronger and bigger.
@exyle over a 20% move on STEEM as I write my comment back to $1.09 that is a BIG MOVE !!
You are right, my friend @exyle, team STEEM is trying to improve all processes and it is joyful to realize that we are continuing to develop. In addition, today is green Thursday at the stock exchanges and STEEM has gone up, good luck to all of us!
fantastic post, wow it is freezing cold out there and it's nice to see you fully covered yourself because health is no doubt a biggest wealth and well i am so glad that finally bitcoin drama is over and we finally see a very nice green day in steem and alts too, i hope now that the fork is dead but the SMT's rumor also started and i hope we will see at least 2$ of steem before the launch of SMT's, i also agree with your points regarding the back end developments, well all credit goes to steemit team no doubt they are working so hard behind the scenes so that we all able to use that platform without any problems, Stay awesome my friend and wish you a cheerful week ahead, thanks for sharing.
Yes I always knew that the price of Steem will rise back up. those who were wise enough to have bought at $0.80 will have at least 20% profit by now.
The concept you are exploring is a very interesting one:
It doesn't matter all the great works that have been done on any platfform if people/users can't percieve or see it. They are ultimately the ones that the value of the system depends on. So everything should be done to appeal to their inner pleasures
There's nothing as sweet as like logging into steemit one day and noticing alot of mind-blowing changes. I promise you that moral will increase and prices will spike.
I know steem is heading to the moon man! We may need to move to another planet once SMTs launch because earth may not be enough for we Steemians any longer.
Thanks for sharing!
so back-end devs need front-end devs as a shield against users? ;)
lol :)
@exyle,
Actually Steem dev team is doing an amazing work! If we can't see any difference in Block chain that means they did it well! Great I got it from you! Hope to hear more big news from you soon!
Cheers~
lots and lots of development happens and they go goes without anyone noticing them the developing team tries so hard we should appreciate their efforts :)
@exyle - Sir nice you decided to talk about backend developments & developers behind everything.... If something went wrong we blame them.... But we never gratitude them while block chain working well Sir... Nice you decided to talk about them Sir.....
To get more audience, I wish to ReSteem your post.
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I really appreciate how important perception is. As the general public becomes more knowledgeable about the technical aspects patience will grow. @lukestokes post was a good read and helps along these lines. It's just human nature to want everything "yesterday"!
As long as things work the way they are intended people are satisfied. They usually don't care what happends behind the scenes...
And I'm noticing small changes gradually.today I found beautiful color combination when you go the specific comment url.
Wow great news @exyle I saw Steem climb to 0.93 out of the 80's but didn't know it was around $1 again yay. Indeed but sometimes when you dont get any recognition for keeping the problems at bay it can feel a little lonely out there.
its good to hear that the team is working hard in the background! it gives more value to steem and in the end we will all profit from it!
All the back end development will come to light eventually allowing more front end development. The unsung heroes are the real ones anyway :)
Good post carry on
Thanks for inform us dear.Now i checked the price & its backed.Yesss😍😍😍
beautiful writing & story, good post, good work, thanks for sharing following
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Thank you for raising the steem rate :)
Honestly saying, nowadays it is a standard when users dont notice backend work. And if they do , it means developers are making a poor job.
I did not like how steemit was lagging before the steemfest and users had 0 information about what was going on. It is unpleasant for me to say lime this , but dev. department was doing poor job at that time.
Good story @exyle . .
Thnakyou for informing us about the steem price :)
Very good... I like how you but this here up :)
Yes you are right. Perception is what matters a lot, most people applaud you, when you perform a more daunting task, they like to see you achieve extra out of ordinary.
Thats the perception, im glad to hear about Steem price.
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really nice post..lik it
Good news for us as it seems ,may steem go a long long way with uptrend :)
Very good Post carry on......:-
i wish i also make some bitcoin
Good skill of writting...
Thank's for sharing.
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Nice Sr. have all reason whe you give add value the people get happiness, nevertheles only fix something ever is good.
it is back up. I hope it ever goes down below a dollar again.
Glad that STEEM is back above $1, it will surely raise, given the fact about SegWit2x.
Good post and keep on
stemm to be stronger and Will have a strong future according to expert analysis
The concept you are exploring is a very interesting one.To get more audience, I wish to ReSteem your post,,,,,,,thanks.........../////////
heard a good news..thanks for it..waiting to hear more good news from you :)
I simply love your articles, what great content and quality of posting you offer the community here on Steemit and abroad.
Thanks a lot :)
I thought I would show you this. This might make you feel a little warmer.
That is my highs's and low's for the next week. ;-)
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