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Full Stack Developer

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$129,900 median salary*

34,565 jobs available*

If you like user interface design, technology, and problem solving this role is for you.

As a full stack developer, you’ll be tasked with creating both the front-end and back-end components of applications using the JavaScript programming language and associated frameworks, libraries, and technologies. You’ll utilize HTML, CSS, and prominent JS frameworks like Angular, React, Vue, or Ember to craft engaging user interfaces and handle client-side functionality, while employing Node.js with Express.js for server-side logic. Additionally, you’ll manage the integration of NoSQL and SQL databases to ensure seamless data storage and retrieval. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, while you design, develop, test, debug, and maintain applications to ensure optimal performance and functionality throughout the software lifecycle.

* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)

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Category: Full stack development

Category: Front-end development

Category: Back-end development

Category: JavaScript coding

Category: Database management

Category: Application design

Common job titles

Full stack web developer
Full stack engineer

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Microsoft Full-Stack Developer

Microsoft

Professional Certificate

Microsoft Full-Stack Developer

Are you ready to start a rewarding career in full-stack development? This Professional Certificate Program is your pathway to mastering both front-end and back-end technologies, ideal for aspiring developers eager to build complete web applications. This comprehensive program includes twelve courses that will equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in roles such as Full-Stack Developer, Web Developer, and Software Engineer. Throughout the program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in front-end development, working with modern frameworks like Blazor to create dynamic and responsive user interfaces. On the back-end, you’ll work with .NET and learn how to manage databases, implement security protocols, and deploy applications in cloud environments. You’ll also gain experience using Microsoft Copilot, a powerful AI tool that will help streamline your coding and debugging process. Key topics covered in the program include full-stack application development, database management with SQL and NoSQL systems, API design, and security best practices. The courses are designed to ensure your applications are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance. You’ll also delve into DevOps practices to automate deployments and monitor your applications. By the end of the program, you’ll be fully prepared to take on modern challenges in full-stack development and advance your career in tech. Enroll today and start building your future as a skilled full-stack developer!

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Microsoft

20,913

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4.7

(200 ratings)

Average: 14 months (3 hours/week)

12 courses

Average: 14 months (3 hours/week)

12 courses

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Continuous Integration, GitHub, Load Balancing, Graph Theory, Git (Version Control System), CI/CD +83 more

IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

IBM

Professional Certificate

IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of full-stack development. In this program, you’ll learn skills like React, JavaScript, and Node to get job-ready in less than 4 months, with no prior experience needed to get started.. A full-stack JavaScript developer is responsible for both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server side) development of web applications. In this program, you’ll learn to build, deploy, test, run, and manage cloud-native full-stack applications. Technologies covered include HTML, CSS, GitHub, JavaScript, Node.js, Express, React, DevOps, Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, NoSQL databases, Microservices, Serverless computing, and more. You’ll also develop several applications using front-end and back-end technologies and deploy them using cloud-native methodologies. In the final course, you learn inside tips and steps to perform effectively at interviews and unlock exclusive access to career support resources to help you in your job search. Upon completing the full program, you will have a portfolio of projects that will not only boost your confidence but also prepare you to excel in interviews. Additionally, you will be awarded a Professional Certificate and a badge from IBM, serving as tangible proof of your skills and proficiency to potential employers.

Instructors:

Rav Ahuja +10 more

32,833

learners currently enrolled globally

4.7

(943 ratings)

Average: 16 months (2 hours/week)

12 courses

Average: 16 months (2 hours/week)

12 courses

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Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), CI/CD +92 more

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