Definition

A Full Stack Developer is a versatile software engineer who works on both the frontend (client-side) and backend (server-side) of web applications. They have the skills to handle database management, server configuration, user interface design, and user experience, making them capable of building complete web applications from start to finish.

What Do They Do?

• Design and develop complete web applications
• Work with databases, servers, and hosting environments
• Create user interfaces and user experiences
• Build APIs and integrate third-party services
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers
• Maintain and debug existing applications
• Implement security measures and optimise performance
• Work with version control systems and deployment pipelines

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue.js
• Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, or C#
• Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
• Version Control: Git and GitHub/GitLab
• Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Testing: Unit testing, integration testing