Steps to become full stack developer

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In the world of technology, the full-stack developer has become one of the most in-demand roles. 

So, in this blog, let’s familiarize ourselves with this much sought after profession and go through the steps on how to become a full-stack developer.

Who is a full stack developer? 

A full-stack developer is a web developer who develops both client and server software. He handles all the work of databases, systems engineering, servers, as well as clients. He uses different technologies and languages like PHP, C#, JavaScript, HTML, etc. to develop applications.

Roles and responsibilities of a full-stack developer

  • Designing and developing innovative software.
  • Testing bugs or another coding issue.
  • Fixing bugs or other coding issues.
  • Writing codes on the front- and back-end.

Steps to become a full-stack developer

1. Learn programming languages

To be a full stack web developer, one must master various programming languages such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and backend technologies such as PHP, Java, Python, or SQL. 

2. Sharpen your knowledge

One needs to go back to the basics to comprehend complex concepts. Master all aspects of technologies. Eg: JavaScript & HTML/CSS. 

As JavaScript can be found in almost all web applications, one needs to be proficient in it. Such knowledge will further help in developing coding skills.

Following are the knowledge areas one must be skilled at:

  • Functioning’s of servers.
  • Networks.
  • Web-hosting environments.
  • Algorithms.
  • Data structures.
  • Programming technologies.
  • Databases and their management.

3. Know all technologies but master only one

Trying to master too many things will only make one a failure. Instead, just master one and familiarize yourself with the others. You will gradually improve as you gain more experiences. Choose a technology that is on-demand and one that clients are after. 

4. Keep yourself updated

There is always something new to learn, especially in the world of technology where changes occur every now and then. Every full-stack developer must be alert about such changes to stand out in the competitive job market. So, it is highly recommended that a full stack developer keeps himself/herself updated with developments at the technical front.

5. Have a practical exposure

After comprehending all the necessary technologies such as JavaScript, back-end programming, databases, HTTP/REST, and HTML/CSS, try using them for an application. To do this, you must know the right data structure, code, separate files, and the location of each computational task. You should also need an environment to host large media files. This way, you will be able to understand where you stand and in which areas you need to improve. The more practical exposure you have, the more you will learn and achieve. 

We hope the above steps help you in becoming a successful full stack developer in the world of full-stack development.

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