How do I decide between leaning into what I enjoy (front-end) and continuing to push myself in an area that challenges me more (back-end)?

I recently started as a software engineer at Meta, and I’m at a point where I want to start specializing more deeply. I have experience in both front-end and back-end work, but I’m torn between the two. I find back-end engineering challenging, especially because the testing and debugging experience can feel abstract, and you just don’t get that instant feedback like you do on the front-end. At the same time, I don’t want to shy away from back-end just because I find it harder. I want to grow, not avoid things just because they’re uncomfortable.

That said, I genuinely enjoy front-end development more. I find it more intuitive, more visually satisfying, and easier to iterate on. It feels more energizing and fun, and I feel like I’d be happier working in that space long-term. I’m worried though that choosing front-end might mean I’m taking the “easy way out” instead of challenging myself. How do I balance doing what I enjoy with growing in areas that stretch me?