Full-Stack Developer

What is This Job All About?

You're the ultimate digital creator who can build an entire app or website from scratch! As a Full-Stack Developer, you work on both what users see (the front-end) and the behind-the-scenes machinery (the back-end). From designing beautiful interfaces to setting up databases and servers, you handle it all. Companies love full-stack developers because you understand the complete picture and can build amazing digital experiences from start to finish. It's like being both the architect and builder of digital worlds!

Hardness Level:
Learning Period:
1.5-2 years
Salary Level:
$50-$100k

Required Skills:

Hard Skills:
Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
Back-end: Server-side languages (Python, Node.js, Ruby, etc.)
Databases (SQL, MongoDB)
API development
Version control (Git)
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Visual creativity
User-centric thinking

How to Start:

Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics

Build simple websites and improve them over time

Add interactivity with JavaScript

Learn a back-end language (Python or Node.js are great for beginners)

Create full projects that include front-end, back-end, and a database

Where to Learn:

freeCodeCamp
Free
The Odin Project
Free
Codecademy
Free
YouTube
Free
MDN Web Docs
Free
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