Frontend + backend + deployment. The complete stack that gets full-stack devs hired.
Industry standard. Extensions for every language and framework. Debugging, Git integration, terminal, everything in one place.
React dominates job listings. Next.js adds SSR, routing, and API routes. This combo is what most companies actually use.
JavaScript everywhere. Hono for modern, lightweight APIs. Express if the job requires it. One language across the full stack.
Supabase gives you Postgres + auth + storage. Full backend in minutes. Learn raw SQL too, interviewers will ask.
Multi-file edits, codebase understanding. Builds full-stack features fast. The productivity multiplier that ships features in hours, not days.
Vercel for frontend. Railway for backend services and databases. Live URLs for every project, nothing impresses like a working demo.
Pin 4-5 full-stack projects. Write detailed READMEs. Include live demo links. Your GitHub IS your resume.
Editor. Free
Frontend. Free
Backend. Free
Database. Free tier
AI coding, $20/mo
Deploy. Free tiers
Portfolio. Free
Build a real product with auth, database, payments, and deployment. One project that looks and works like a real SaaS will outshine a portfolio of todo apps.
You don't need to be a DevOps expert, but understanding containers, Dockerfiles, and docker-compose separates you from other full-stack candidates.
Set up automated tests and deployments for your projects. It shows you think about code quality and production workflows, not just writing code.
Most full-stack job listings require TypeScript now. It's not optional anymore, learn it early and use it in every project.
Mid-level full-stack developer · varies by location and experience
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