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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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    University of Miami (UM) Boot Camps offer 24-week, part-time web development, data analytics, and financial technology courses. The full stack curriculum inc... Learn more about University of Miami Boot Camps .

    Annielys Sosa

    5Graduate - Course: Full Stack Flex - Part-Time - Miami

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    Says: The most rewarding challenge!

    Life gave me a second opportunity to enroll in a web development bootcamp after I passed up the experience during the pandemic in 2020. This time I would proudl
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    Arkansas Coding Academy (ACA) is a software development bootcamp located in Conway, Arkansas. Founded in 2016 at the University of Central Arkansas, courses ... Learn more about Arkansas Coding Academy.

    Susan Bidziil

    5Applicant - Course: Full-Stack Development - C#/.Net with SQL - Conway

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    Says: AN UNBELIEVABLE EFFORT/SERVICE

    Don't go further looking for a hacker techspypro @gmail com has proved that there's still a genuine hacker. After my past encounter with some hackers I thought
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    The founders of Fire Bootcamp created their courses to prepare students for jobs in enterprise. With classes currently in Australia and San Francisco, Fire B... Learn more about Fire Bootcamp.

    DeepakDeepak

    5Graduate

    Verified Via GitHub

    Says: Bootcamp prep course

    Course is very insightful. I never worked in web design and application development. This course helped me guide through each and every aspect required for m
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    Moringa School is an intensive tech education program based out of Nairobi, Kenya offering a 5-week prep, and 5-month course. Moringa School is a world-class... Learn more about Moringa School.

    Raphael KatanaRaphael Katana

    5 - Course: Android Development Course (Full time) - Nairobi

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    Says: Moringa school - where I ventured my career in computer programming.

    I am a graduate of Moringa school and I can attest that indeed this is the best coding bootcamp in Kenya and in Eastern Africa if not the whole of Africa. I joi
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    RenasTech offers online Full Stack Automation Tester and Data Analytics bootcamps. RenasTech instructors are industry professionals presently employed in the... Learn more about RenasTech.

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    5Graduate - Course: Data Analytics - Online

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    Alice Weng

    5Graduate - Course: Software Development Bootcamp - Online

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    Says: Interactive Learning Experience

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    Upgrade Hub is a technical skills bootcamp based in Madrid, Spain that offers part-time and full-time intensive courses in Web Development, Data Analytics, C... Learn more about Upgrade Hub.

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    5Graduate

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    Says: Good Bootcamp Experience

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    Adalab is an online technology school for female-identifying coders. Adalab offers 14-week bootcamps in Web Programming and Data Analytics. Since Adalab is b... Learn more about Adalab.

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    5Graduate - Course: 14-Week Programming Bootcamp - Online

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    Says: Emocionante, adictivo, esfuerzo, constancia y orgullo.

    El Bootcamp de Adalab ha sido una experiencia magnífica que sin duda recomiendo al mil por mil. He descubierto un mundo inmenso, y gracias a Adalab he podido co
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    Heicoders Academy offers an 8-week, live online bootcamp based in Singapore. Students can choose between courses that teach AI or full stack web development.... Learn more about Heicoders Academy.
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    Galactech is an online bootcamp based in Azerbaijan that offers programs in data analytics (12 weeks), artificial intelligence, front end development (16 wee... Learn more about Galactech.

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    RareSkills is an online training provider offering rigorous, 16-week, part-time blockchain bootcamps with optional extensions for specialized topics that tur... Learn more about RareSkills.

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    Impact Byte is a full-time, 8-week full-stack coding bootcamp in Jakarta, Indonesia. Impact Byte students will learn JavaScript and graduates will be able to... Learn more about Impact Byte.

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    5Student - Course: Full-Stack JavaScript - Jakarta

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    Cynthia Varelas

    5Graduate - Course: Coding Bootcamp (Part-Time) - Online

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    Coding Deep Dive is an 8-week, online software design bootcamp. Bootcamp instructors are industry experts and students will solve real world problems in the ... Learn more about Coding Deep Dive.

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    5Graduate - Course: Software Design and Principles - Online

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    Says: Software design and principles

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    Core Code School offers a 12-week, full-time and a 20-week part-time Web Development bootcamp in Madrid, Spain and online. Focusing on cloud native coding sk... Learn more about Core Code School.

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    5Graduate - Online

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    AW Academy offers a 12-week, intensive bootcamps in C#/.Net, Java, JavaScript, Cybersecurity, and Salesforce as well as other upskilling training opportuniti... Learn more about AW Academy.

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    5Graduate - Course: C#.Net Intensive Bootcamp - Stockholm

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    Digital House is a coding bootcamp in Buenos Aires, Argentina offering full-time courses in fullstack and mobile web development. With a mission to create a ... Learn more about Digital House.

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    5Graduate - Course: Fullstack Web Development - Buenos Aires

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    Says: Great Community!

    They have a continuous follow up during and after classes, activities and connections with companies where you get different opportunities. 
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    CodeFactory offers a full-time, 15-week full stack web development bootcamp in Vienna, Austria. CodeFactory aims to fill an important role among Austrian edu... Learn more about CodeFactory.

  21. UO Continuing and Professional Education Boot Camps offer noncredit, 24-week, part-time web development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and UX/UI courses. Th... Learn more about UO Continuing and Professional Education Boot Camps.

    Kristi Bar

    5Student - Course: UX/UI Boot Camp - Part-Time - Portland

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    CEI Escuela de Diseño, a 7-month full stack JavaScript programming bootcamp with campuses in Madrid, Seville, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal. The coding bootcam... Learn more about CEI Escuela de Diseño.
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    Framingham State University offers a 20-week, part-time coding certificate and data science bootcamp located near Boston, Massachusetts. Students learn web a... Learn more about Framingham State University Bootcamp.

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    Says: 2019 Web Development Bootcamp

    The Framingham State University Bootcamp helped me expand my knowledge into Web Development! I've always wanted to learn more about how websites worked and this
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    SJSU Tech Bootcamps offer full-time and part-time online training programs in coding, cybersecurity, or product management. These bootcamps are taught live o... Learn more about SJSU Tech Bootcamps.

    Shyam Therakanambi

    5Student - Course: Coding (Part-Time) - Online

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    Says: Data science with Python | Gurdeep Singh

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    CampusBoreum offers a 16-week program in Madrid that focuses on developing coding skills in an active, project-oriented environment. Boreum is a Spanish-spea... Learn more about CampusBoream.

    JavierJavier

    5Graduate - Course: Full Stack Developer Advanced - Madrid

    Verified Via GitHub

    Says: Grandes profesionales

    Ha sido una experiencia muy buena, en Boream hay muy buenos profesionales y grandes personas. Nunca imaginé lo que pude llegar a aprender en 4 meses de bootcamp

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