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Full Stack Developer

101 What Is a Fullstack Developer?

Full Stack Web Developers build applications for both the visible front end that users interact with and the back end that powers the application using a server and database. The average salary of a web developer is $75,057.

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The Full Stack Developer

A Full Stack Developer has knowledge of both front end and back end technologies. The front end is the visible part of the application that users interact with. The back end includes the server, database, and applications that power the front end. You may think of a ‘stack,’ in the term full stack, as the layers of technology used to create a complete application. 

How to Become a Full Stack Developer

The three most popular ways of becoming a Full Stack Developer are attending a coding bootcamp, self-study, and earning a computer science degree

Coding Bootcamp

Coding Bootcamp is the fastest, most streamlined way to become a Full Stack Web Developer. Coding bootcamps typically teach both technical skills and career success skills which help more than 80% of graduates secure jobs after bootcamp. Before attending coding bootcamp, you’ll want to prepare for their admissions process by taking a prep course, self studying beforehand, and considering interview questions. Bootcamps run anywhere from 8-16 weeks and on average cost $14,780 USD. Many bootcamps now offer deferred tuition, Income Share Agreements, and financing options. 

Coding Bootcamp vs Self Study 

Some self-taught programmers have founded insanely successful startups, including Instagram and Tumblr! Learning to code on your own using online resources, books, and free or paid for resources can take anywhere from 8 weeks if you have experience or multiple years if you don’t. Self study requires discipline, putting together a curriculum for yourself, and you’ll need to weather the job search on your own. 

CS Degree vs Coding Bootcamp

Earning a Computer Science (CS) degree might be the longest route to Full Stack Developer and the most expensive. This route will provide you with theoretical knowledge, mathematics, and exposure to more low level programming than a coding bootcamp. Critics say a computer science degree will not provide as much practical experience or tailored career counseling as bootcamp. If cost is a factor, then bootcamps certainly win. While coding bootcamps cost an average of $13,584, the tuition at top CS programs can be triple or quadruple that in just one academic year. Carnegie Mellon undergraduate tuition and tuition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is about $60,000-70,000 per year. In the past, most jobs required a CS degree. Now that they do not, the return on investment of a degree is not as high as a bootcamp.

How to Choose a Coding Bootcamp

The best coding bootcamp for you depends on your own learning style, career goals, availability, etc. Here's our advice for choosing the best web  developer bootcamp:

  1. Narrow down your options – you can rule out some bootcamps based on location, cost, and time commitment.
  2. Examine the curriculum – the exact programming language you learn at a bootcamp isn't as important as you might think. Most bootcamps teach full stack JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Java, Python, or C#/.NET. If the particular language is a deal-breaker for you, be sure the bootcamp includes it in their curriculum.
  3. Ask About Projects – at a quality full stack developer bootcamp, you'll build at least 2-3 projects to add to your portfolio. These should include front-end and back-end technologies to show that you can handle programming across the full stack.
  4. Meet the Instructors – do the bootcamp instructors have real-world coding experience? Did they work for reputable companies before teaching? Pro-Tip: Take an intro course or free workshop hosted by the bootcamp to really understand the teaching style.
  5. Ask About Outcomes – do past bootcamp graduates get jobs in web development? Ask the school directly for their CIRR report or job outcomes report, read bootcamp reviews, and even reach out to alumni on LinkedIn to ask questions.

Red Flags – instructors don't have real-world developer experience, the school can't tell you about past student career success, the school doesn't have dedicated career services, or the full-stack curriculum focuses too heavily on front-end languages.

Full Stack Developer Salary

Sales Job Average Salary
Coding Bootcamp Graduate $66,964
Full Stack Developer $75,057
Software Engineer $97,950

 

Full Stack Developer Jobs

From big tech companies to small startups, Full Stack Developer jobs are abundant and demand is growing. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for software developers is expected to grow by 17%, “much faster than average” by 2024, which is about 200,000 more roles. The possibility to work in an office, work remotely, or freelance as a Full Stack Developer provides some of the most flexible and plentiful opportunities globally. But with so many different coding languages out there, it makes sense that each job description and job title is going to be unique. Common job responsibilities of Full Stack Developers include back end development, data engineering, mobile development, machine learning engineering, and/or front end web development. 

Here is a list of the most frequent full stack development job titles for bootcampers: 

  • Full Stack Engineer
  • Full Stack Web Developer
  • Full Stack Software Engineer
  • Full Stack Architect
  • Front End Developer
  • Back End Developer
  • Mobile Developer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Junior Developer
  • Associate Developer
  • Senior Developer
  • Web Development Apprentice
  • Web Development Instructor
  • Teacher Assistant

Full Stack Developer vs Software Engineer

Depending on the employer, Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer could mean exactly the same thing or two entirely different things. Some believe that Software Engineers are more concerned with back end development while Full Stack Developers work with every layer of a program. Others believe that Software Engineers work with computer programs that are not web applications or websites. Still, others believe that Software Engineers only do coding while Full Stack Developers are expected to do user experience research, front end design, and deployment in addition to writing code. 

Full Stack Developer Resume

The Full Stack Developer is a generalist. A Full Stack Developer’s resume should show knowledge of both front end and back end technologies as well as an understanding of the user experience and user interface design process. Developers should also demonstrate transferable skills from their experiences before bootcamp. Full Stack Developers will need to learn multiple languages to be successful. 

Here are some of the skills and technologies often taught in combination at Full Stack Web Development bootcamps: 

  • HTML - HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language. It is a standardized markup language used for creating a webpage. These pages can include writing, links, pictures, sound, and video. HTML is used to denote these elements so that the web browser can display them correctly. 
  • CSS - CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. CSS is used alongside HTML and JavaScript to control the layout and presentation of a website.
  • JavaScript - JavaScript is the most popular language on the web. It is a scripting language used to enhance and manipulate web pages by adding interactivity.
  • NodeJS - Node was created to run JavaScript outside of the browser. This framework creates a bridge between the front end and the back end and the knowledge needed to execute code on a computer. 
  • Ruby on Rails - Ruby is a programming language. Rails is an open source web app framework written in Ruby. Ruby on Rails (RoR) is built for speed and adaptation.
  • Python - Python is a programming language with a cleaner syntax that is built with data manipulation, analytics, system administration, and scientific programming in mind. 
  • Django - Django is an open-source web app framework written in Python. It is a highly customizable option.
  • Java - Java is a general-purpose programming language and platform used for web development, Android development, and enterprise apps.
  • C# - C# is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language developed by Microsoft that is used for developing desktop applications. 
  • .Net - .Net is a back end language.
  • Git - Git is a version control system that keeps track of changes made to projects over time.   
  • Object-Oriented Programming - Object orientation is a way to organize and structure code. Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Java, and C# are all object-oriented languages.
  • HTTP - HTTP is the protocol that allows servers to communicate with the front end. 
  • REST API - REST is the interface that allows the back end to understand the front end.
  • Soft Skills - Recruiters are looking for good communicators, team players, and critical thinkers. Most recruiters agree technical skills can be taught but soft skills cannot. 

A Full Stack Developer’s resume is not the only thing you’ll need to get a job. Fullstack Academy’s former Head of Career Success Ceren Depree says, “Anyone can build their own LinkedIn, resume, and Github.” Those three profiles are the most important things when it comes to the job hunt! For your LinkedIn profile, you’ll want to write a clear personal summary, feature any projects you’ve done at bootcamp, and dial in keywords to sprinkle throughout your profile. Your Github should feature all of your projects and you should follow any repositories you’re interested in.

Full Stack Developer Portfolio

Full Stack Developers must build and maintain an online portfolio. Showcase the projects you’ve built during bootcamp in your portfolio as well as on your resume. Here are some projects Developers built during bootcamp and added to their portfolios:

FEATURED SCHOOLS

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    JLM Hub is based in Jerusalem and offers a 30-week, instructor-led Full Stack Bootcamp that can be completed online or in-person. In the full stack program, ... Learn more about JLM Hub.
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    Metana

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    Metana offers self-paced, online bootcamps covering Solidity (24 weeks) and Rust (24 weeks). The bootcamps are project-based and students will finish the cou... Learn more about Metana.

    Mollie HealyMollie Healy

    5Student - Course: Web3 Solidity bootcamp (Ethereum Blockchain) - Online

    Verified Via GitHub

    Says: Industry-Leading Instructors

    The instructors at Metana are not just academics, they are active players in the Web3 industry. David works at Trustwallet & dhruvin is a pro player who don's b
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    Chroma Tech Academy is an online tech training school that specializes in software test automation (16 weeks) and quality assurance analysis (8 weeks) bootca... Learn more about Chroma Tech Academy.

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    5Student - Course: QA Analyst (Manual Testing) - Online

    Verified Via GitHub

    Says: Recomand QA course

    There is still a little until the end of the QA course organized by GOIT Romania. It was an exciting, well-structured course. The teachers calmly and patiently
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    CodeX Academy offers full time and part time Front End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, and Full-Stack Engineer bootcamps. CodeX Academy Developer programs a... Learn more about CodeX Academy.

    Duo XuDuo Xu

    5Student - Course: Front End Developer (Part-Time) - Online

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    Says: Excellent Academy

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    Michigan State University (MSU) Boot Camps are 24-week, part-time web development, data analytics, and cybersecurity courses, and an 18-week, part-time digit... Learn more about Michigan State University Boot Camps.

    Katie Rose AlfordKatie Rose Alford

    5Student - Course: Web Development - Part-Time - Online

    Verified Via GitHub

    Says: I went to MSU to learn how to fix our website and have found my one passion in life being a web developer

    I was working at an automotive company in Detroit and our website was in need of more help than I could provide at that time. We had hired a few different web d
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    Woz U

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    Woz U is an EdTech enterprise that offers 33-week online software development, cybersecurity, and data science courses. Students will learn full stack develo... Learn more about Woz U.

    Jacqueline Thompson

    5Student - Course: Data Science - Online

    Verified Via LinkedIn

    Says: Ready for Data Analysis

    From the moment that I begin my journey last August to working towards attaining my certification I was excited. It is not an easy decision to learn a new skill
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    OdinSchool is an upskilling platform that offers live online, 24-week, part-time programs for data science and full stack development. OdinSchool helps peopl... Learn more about OdinSchool.

    Sathwik Sri Harsha KathipudiSathwik Sri Harsha Kathipudi

    5Student - Online

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    Kaden Dean Hansen

    5Graduate - Course: Software Development Bootcamp - Online

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    Says: Fantastic Experience!

    This bootcamp taught way more than just a handful of coding languages, it taught me the best way to think like a programmer and how to learn new languages as ne
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    LaunchCode is a nonprofit which offers free full-time, 14-week, and part-time, 20-week immersive coding bootcamps and apprenticeships in multiple locations i... Learn more about LaunchCode.

    William Morgan

    5Graduate - St. Louis

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    Says: Great program with effort

    I started LC101 in October 2018 and was placed in an apprenticeship as a full stack developer on the last day of September, 2019. After the 6 month apprenticesh
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    ID Bootcamps offers multiple bootcamp options including Programming and Full Stack Web Development, Data Science and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity and Ethi... Learn more about ID Bootcamps.
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    Code Labs Academy offers bootcamps covering topics like cybersecurity, data science, UX/UI, and web development. Bootcamps are available live online or in-pe... Learn more about Code Labs Academy.

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    5Student - Course: Web Development - Online

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    Says: Amazing web development bootcamp with Code labs academy !

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    PunchCode offers a 14-week, full-time, immersive, full stack software development program in Las Vegas. The curriculum includes technologies like Java, Vue.j... Learn more about PunchCode.

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    5Student - Course: Full-Stack Immersion Full-Time - Atlanta

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    Coyotiv is a software engineering school that offers a 13-week, online full stack software engineering bootcamp. Bootcamp students should expect to spend 2-4... Learn more about Coyotiv.

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    5Graduate - Course: Full-Time, Full-Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp - Online

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    In this course, you will learn much more than just coding in JavaScript for both the frontend and the backend, covering browser and server development (see curr
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    OpenClassrooms offers part-time, online, 12-month mentored courses in digital skills like full-stack and mobile development, product management, and UX desig... Learn more about OpenClassrooms.

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    5Student - Course: Front-End Developer - Online

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    5Graduate - Course: Cybersecurity Bootcamp - Online

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    SuperCode offers bootcamps in Full Stack Development (22 weeks, full-time), Front End Development (30 weeks, part-time), and UX/UI Design (13 weeks, part-tim... Learn more about SuperCode.

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    5Student - Course: Full Stack Development Full-time (React) - Düsseldorf

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    Says: Intensiv, bereichernd, praxisorientiert.

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    arol.dev is a coding bootcamp based in Barcelona that offers 12-week, full-time, live online and in-person software engineering programs covering JavaScript,... Learn more about arol.dev.

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    Jaspreet Chatha

    5Student - Course: Web Software Developer Bootcamp - Austin

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    Montana Code School offers 18-week, online Back End Software Developer and Front End Software Developer bootcamps. All coding bootcamp students will meet for... Learn more about Montana Code School.
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    Coders in Hoods is a 20-week coding bootcamp with courses offered remotely or in multiple cities in the UK, the US, and Germany. Bootcamp classes are held tw... Learn more about Coders In Hoods.

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    5Student - Course: Front End Bootcamp - Online

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