Quick Summary
Full stack developers work on both client-side and server-side, handling the complete development stack from database to user interface.
Full Stack Development refers to the development of both frontend (client-side) and backend (server-side) portions of web applications. Full stack developers have the skills to work on all layers of the application stack.
The Full Stack
| Layer | Technologies | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JS, React/Vue | User interface |
| Backend | Node.js, Python, Java | Server logic |
| Database | MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL | Data storage |
| DevOps | Docker, AWS, CI/CD | Deployment |
Popular Full Stack Combinations
- MERN: MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js
- MEAN: MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js
- LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
- Django: Python, Django, PostgreSQL
- Rails: Ruby on Rails stack
Advantages of Full Stack
- End-to-end understanding of applications
- Can work independently on features
- Better communication between layers
- Cost-effective for startups
- Easier to troubleshoot issues
Challenges
- Keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies
- Depth vs breadth trade-off
- Complexity of knowing everything
- Context switching between layers
Key Points
- Frontend and backend skills
- Complete application development
- MERN and MEAN popular stacks
- End-to-end understanding
- Versatile skill set
- High demand in startups