Difference Between Java Developer and Full Stack Developer
Question:
What is expected of a full stack Java developer?
What does the term "full-stack programmer" mean? What are the defining traits of a full-stack programmer?
What does full-stack developer mean?
Answers: Full stack developer is responsible for end to end development. It means he can deal in -
a) Designing and implementing database layer stuff.
b) Working on business layer and backend
c) Working on front-end
While java developer is a subset of full stack Java developer. He only takes care of back-end i.e working in business layer
A Java developer is a generic term for any software developer that builds/maintains software applications using the Java programming language. The software applications could be a desktop applications, mobile applications, or even a web application.
Full stack Java developers are narrowly focused on maintaining/building web application. Putting it in another way, they are basically web developers that utilise Java for building/maintaining web applications. It's note worthy that full stack Java developers are also required to be proficient in HTML, CSS and JavaScript - these are fundamental requirements for building the front end of a web application.