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There are three types of web developers available in today's world.
Front-end Developers
Back-end Developers
Full-Stack Developers
Today we will see the difference between them and what skills are required to become a developer.
Front-end Developer - A front-end developer is responsible for creating the parts of a website or application that users interact with, such as the design, layout, and functionality of the user interface.
Skills Required to become Front-end Developer:
HTML
CSS
Javascript
CSS Libraries/Frameworks(Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Materialize, Semantic UI)
Any one of the Javascript Libraries/Frameworks
React JS
Angular JS
Vue JS
Back-end Developers - A back-end developer, on the other hand, works on the server side of web applications, building and maintaining the server infrastructure that powers the website or application. They are responsible for developing APIs, databases, and other systems that manage the application's data and functionality.
Skills Required to become Back-end Developer:
Any one of the Server-side Programming Languages:
PHP, PHP Frameworks(Laravel, Codeigniter, Drupal)
Python, Python Framework(Django)
Java, J2EE, Java Frameworks(Springboot, Hibernate)
NodeJS, Java Frameworks(ExpressJS, NestJS),
Strong Knowledge of Databases:
SQL
MongoDB
Full-Stack Developers - A full-stack developer has skills and expertise in both front-end and back-end development. This means they are able to work on all aspects of a web application, from the user interface to the server-side infrastructure. They have a deep understanding of the entire development process and can take a project from start to finish, handling all the technical aspects along the way.
Skills Required to become Full Stack Developer:
Problem-Solving
HTML
CSS
Javascript
CSS Libraries/Frameworks(Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Materialize, Semantic UI)
Any one of the Javascript Libraries/Frameworks
React JS
Angular JS
Vue JS
Any one of the Server-side Programming Languages:
PHP, PHP Frameworks(Laravel, Codeigniter, Drupal)
Python, Python Framework(Django)
Java, J2EE, Java Frameworks(Springboot, Hibernate)
NodeJS, Java Frameworks(ExpressJS, NestJS),
Strong Knowledge of Databases:
SQL
MongoDB
In summary, front-end developers work on the user interface, back-end developers work on the server-side infrastructure, and full-stack developers have skills in both areas and can handle all aspects of web development.