Meaning
A software engineer capable of developing both client-facing frontend interfaces and server-side backend architectures.
Three examples from work
Feature ownership
PMWho can take complete end-to-end ownership of the notification preference center?
Full-stack DevI can build the database migration, FastAPI endpoint, and React UI components.
Startup velocity
CTOHiring full-stack engineers helps our early-stage team ship MVPs rapidly.
LeadIt minimizes cross-team handoff bottlenecks during early iterations.
Architecture balance
DevAs a full-stack developer, how do you divide your focus?
ColleagueI spend about sixty percent on backend API logic and forty percent on responsive UI.
Highly valued in startups for flexibility. Full-stack developers understand how changes to the database cascade through to the client UI.