This seminar was a platform to explore how Full Stack Development beautifully connects Desire and Means, transforming our innate craving to create into practical solutions.
Full Stack Development is a manifestation of our primal desire to create, a desire that has been a part of us since we learned to stack blocks as children. The world of engineering, particularly software engineering, grants us the leverage and means to convert this desire into reality. It provides us with the tools to multiply force, automate processes, and connect resources to human desires.
Programming or coding, in essence, is the bridge that connects resources to human desires. It acts as an interface between man and resource, knitting the vast expanse of various engineering fields into a coherent whole. In the universe of engineering, coding is the gravitational force that holds everything together.
The concept of the 'Stack' might seem perplexing to some. In the realm of Full Stack Development, the 'Stack' isn't a data structure. It's the solution to the Access and Data Problems brought about by the internet, WWW, IoT, Data, Robotics, and even spacecrafts. A 'Stack' in Full Stack Development is about interfaces and technologies that connect humans with software and software with software, tying different technologies together.
The term 'Full Stack' can mean a lot in different development contexts. In Web/Software development, we come across terminologies like MEAN, MERN, and more. These buzz words encapsulate various technologies and tools used for complete end-to-end development.
Frontend and Backend are two significant components of Full Stack Development. Frontend is the GUI that interacts with users. It could be a web interface, a native mobile app, a hybrid app, or even an AR/VR interface. The backend, on the other hand, is the data interface. It comprises of databases (both relational and non-relational), and deals with the scaling of technology and teams.
Full Stack Development often involves using various methods to connect Frontend and Backend. This includes protocols and technologies such as SOAP, REST, and GraphAPI.
Full Stack Development is a rewarding career choice, not just in India, but globally. While AI advancements may lead to speculations about GUIs becoming redundant, I believe that they will coexist. Software applications of the future will likely be a blend of personal assistance and user-friendly interfaces.
Frameworks play a vital role in Full Stack Development. They help in structuring and organizing the code, making it easier to maintain and scale applications. The world is also moving towards serverless architectures with technologies like Firebase and Supabase.
Hybrid development, powered by technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, has been a game-changer. It's all about freedom – the liberty to run the same code across multiple platforms, providing a consistent user experience.
In conclusion, the seminar was a deep dive into the philosophy of Full Stack Development, an exploration of how our innate desires, when channeled through the right means, can lead to wonderful creations. It's a testament to human creativity and our relentless pursuit of making desires come to fruition.