Full Stack Developer
What's it like to be a Full Stack Developer?
A Full Stack Developer is a Web Developer who is proficient in both Front End and Back End web development. Front End development refers to user-facing software, built and managed using programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Back End development refers to the server-side of the website or application, built and managed using programming languages like Java, PHP, Ruby and Python.
Tasks and duties
- Designing websites using a mixture of creativity and software programming.
- Gathering project requirements by liaising with clients and stakeholders.
- Analysing project requirements and designing solutions and features.
- Using computer software and hardware to write and modify programming code.
- Testing code for bugs and implementing improvements and fixes.
- Solving problems using logic and methodical testing processes.
- Developing testing and validation processes.
- Deploying code to the live environment.
Full Stack Developers commonly work to a process known as the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which contains six stages: analysis, design, development and testing, implementation, documentation, and evaluation.
Software Developers may be employed at large companies where new software is created, at digital agencies or within the IT department of a business. Like other Software Developers, they may also work freelance on a contractual basis.
What can I earn as a Full Stack Developer?
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How to become a Full Stack Developer
- Complete a relevant qualification. This could be a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120), Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) (ICT50220) or Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development) (ICT50220). Alternatively, you could complete a more advanced qualification, such as a bachelor degree in IT or computer science.
- Look to secure an internship while studying. This will provide you with relevant experience as well as guidance and mentorship from experienced Full Stack Developers.
- Consider enhancing your skills with industry recognised certifications, such as the Certified Full Stack Developer.
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