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What does it mean to be a full-stack developer?

Development

Oct 16, 2023

Discover how the applications you use every day are created and why it is important for you. From design to security, learn about the process behind your favorite apps and how experts make them work seamlessly.

Have you ever wondered how the web and mobile applications we use every day are made, right? These are the apps we interact with, view content on, and where we store data such as our preferences, purchases, or what we read on a blog. The web is made up of different parts, and each is like a specialty. There is a front-end, a back-end, user interface design (UX/UI), DevOps, and Q&A, but what does all this mean?
Think about this: when you see something beautiful, it catches your attention, right? That's why the design of application screens is important. But it's not enough for it to look good; it must work well, solve problems, and be easy to use. No one wants to waste time on long tutorials every time they use a new app, so it is essential that the design be intuitive.

The front-end is the part of the application that you see and interact with. It's like the visible face of the app. Here, we focus on what type of device people will use, how it will work, and how it will look.
The back-end is the part you don't see, but it's fundamental. Here is the logic of the app, like a kind of hidden brain. It takes care of things like saving data, making queries, and keeping everything secure.
DevOps is about making sure that applications are always available when you need them and that updates don't cause you problems. Also, it aims to use computer capacity efficiently, which can help reduce costs.
Q&A is like a quality check for applications. We ensure that they work well, are scalable, and meet your expectations.
In summary, creating web and mobile applications is a complicated process that involves many different areas, from design to programming and security. For us, as users, it is important to understand this because it helps us choose high-quality applications and appreciate the work behind them. Although the process can be complicated, there are developers who are dedicated to doing it efficiently, making it easier for your ideas to become useful applications.
Many times, even if you as a client or someone with an idea to develop know this, it will improve your experience when requesting development and ensure that you understand, in broad strokes, the technologies we use to be effective and secure. So, the next time you decide to create an app, a store, a portfolio, or any system on the web, you will know that there is a lot of effort behind it to make it work perfectly!