What Does a Full Stack Developer Do?
A Full Stack Developer is someone who works with the Back End — or server side — of the application as well as the Front End, or client side. Full Stack Developers have to have some skills in a wide variety of coding niches, from databases to graphic design and UI/UX management in order to do their job well. They are something of a swing, ready to assist wherever needed in the process.
Some of the responsibilities of a Full Stack Developer include:
Helping with the design and development of software
Testing and debugging software to keep it optimized
Writing clean code for the front and back end of the software
Designing user interactions on the web application itself
Creating servers and databases for the back end of the software
Ensuring cross-platform compatibility and optimization
Testing and maintaining the responsive design of applications
Working with graphic designers to design new features
Developing APIs and RESTful services
Keeping up with technological advances to optimize their software
Communicating effectiveness of emerging technologies to decision makers
Considering security, maintenance, scalability, and more when developing
When Is a Full Stack Developer Needed?
It depends on the size and scalability of the software. For instance, a small independent game group made up of only a few people creating a small simulator could have one Back End Developer and one Front End Developer and that might be all they need for the development. If they’re even smaller, they might have one Full Stack Developer who handles the entire application. On the other hand, a large web application with strong potential for scaling will require many hands on deck — Back End, Front End, and Full Stack Developers
