Back in the distant zero and earlier there was no such division of responsibilities between developers. The relative simplicity of the software being developed, as well as the technology of that time, made it possible to keep the processes that different people now perform in one hand. For example, in those days, an IT specialist, called a webmaster, created the appearance of the site, implemented the server part, and hosted the site. That is, Full-stack developers existed before, just no one called them that.

However, the IT sector did not stand still. Requirements for software products grew, new languages and technologies appeared, and approaches to development changed. The IT tree began to become more and more branched, giving rise to new specialties. Along with this, the profession of a universal fighter broke into two separate directions, and then revived again with the proud name of “Full-stack Developer”.

Full stack controversy

Not everything is as smooth as it seems at first glance. Many experienced programmers and senior IT professionals do not recognize this position by definition. "Why?" - you ask. After all, there used to be the same web specialists who successfully combined the duties of modern areas - front and back. Why is the concept of full-stack controversial today?

It is widely believed that full-stack developers do not exist, and those who are called such do not meet the requirements of this specialty.