Full Stack Development refers to the development of both the front end (client side) and back end (server side) of a web or mobile application. A full stack developer is skilled in working with user interfaces, servers, databases, and APIs, handling all stages of development from design to deployment.
Key Components:
Front End (Client-Side): HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
Back End (Server-Side): Languages like Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, or Ruby with frameworks like Express, Django, Spring Boot, etc.
Database Management: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase)
Version Control: Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab
DevOps & Deployment: CI/CD, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Heroku)
Benefits:
Ability to build complete applications independently
Faster prototyping and development cycles
End-to-end understanding of the system architecture