Full stack is a term that refers to a programmer or developer who is able to work on different levels of a web application, from front-end to back-end.

This means that a full stack developer has skills and experience in working with various programming languages, frameworks and technologies that are used in various application layers. Typically, a full stack developer is concerned with designing, building and maintaining entire web applications, not just one part of them.

Thus, a full stack developer has knowledge and skills regarding both the front-end, i.e. the user interface and the code that works on the client side, and the back-end, i.e. the server layer and the code that works on the server side. As part of the front-end, a full stack developer deals with, among others, creating user interfaces, implementing functionalities, testing and optimizing the code. As part of the back-end, a full stack developer deals with, among others, database design and implementation, creating programming interfaces (API), handling requests and many others.

Thanks to the skills of a full stack developer, it is possible to manage the entire process of creating a web application — from design and planning to building and implementing. Full stack developers are usually in high demand in the job market because they are able to work across different levels of an application, which is especially important for smaller companies or projects that do not have separate front-end and back-end teams.

Hiring a full stack developer can bring many benefits to companies and organizations that are looking for a specialist with a wide range of skills and experience in working on web applications.