As a DXL (Digital Experience Layer) Developer at ULTA Beauty, I was responsible for building and maintaining the platform's frontend and backend. I worked closely with both teams to ensure a seamless integration between the two layers.

One of the technologies I used in this role was GraphQL. GraphQL is a query language that allows us to interact with APIs in a more efficient and flexible way. It enables us to retrieve only the data we need and avoids over-fetching, which can improve the performance of our application. I utilized GraphQL to build and manage the APIs that our frontend relied on.

In addition, I worked with Node.js, which is a popular backend runtime environment that allows us to build scalable and high-performance applications. Node.js is ideal for building server-side applications because it is event-driven and non-blocking, which means it can handle many requests simultaneously. I leveraged Node.js to build the backend of the platform and create custom APIs for our frontend team.

Overall, my experience as a DXL Developer at ULTA Beauty allowed me to develop a deep understanding of both frontend and backend development. By utilizing technologies such as GraphQL and Node.js, I was able to build a scalable and efficient platform that met the needs of our users. I learned the importance of collaboration between frontend and backend teams to ensure a smooth and seamless experience for the end-users.