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5 Must-Have Full-Stack Developer Skills

Written by: App Academy
Published on: March 13, 2024
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5 Must- Have Full-Stack Developer Skills

Calling all aspiring coding moguls and enthusiasts. If you’re considering entering the world of full-stack development, this blog post will help equip you with the insights into the full-stack developer skills you need to cultivate to be successful in this field. 

We’ll discuss what a full stack developer needs to know and cover the tech stack for full-stack developers. By the end of this post, you’ll have a clear idea of what you need to know to venture down this exciting career path.

What is a Full-Stack Developer?

First, the basics. What actually is a full-stack web developer and how does the role compare to other kinds of developers?

 

There are many kinds of developers in the coding field; upwards of 10+ different titles to choose from. When it comes to web development, the three most common types include front-end, back-end, and full-stack.

Front-End Developers

A front-end developer works on the client-facing side of websites and apps. They deal with the parts that the users actually interact with; what we all see when we visit a website. They use programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript along with frameworks like React and Angular to primarily work on the user interface (UI) design.

Keep Reading: Best Programming Languages for Front-End Web Development

Back-End Developers

A back-end developer, however, works on the server-side and is responsible for making the various actions and functions of the website or application work. This includes managing databases and servers, integrating business logic, and connecting the back-end to the front-end. They use languages like Python, Ruby, Java, and .NET along with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

Keep Reading: Best Programming Languages for Back-End Web Development

Full-Stack Developers

A full-stack developer is a jack-of-all-trades, encompassing the skill sets for both front- and back-end development. They understand the full stack” of web development languages

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