Front-end Skills:

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Version Control/Git
• Responsive Design
• Browser Developer Tools

Back-end Skills:

• Server-side languages like Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, or Node.js
• Database Management (SQL, MongoDB)
• Frameworks like Django, Flask, or Ruby on Rails
• API Development
• Caching, Security, and other server-level optimizations

DevOps/SysAdmin:

• Understanding of cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Basic shell scripting
• Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-solving abilities
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

The main advantage of being a full-stack developer is versatility. You’re capable of working on various aspects of a project, which can be particularly useful in smaller teams or startups. On the downside, you may not be specialized in any single aspect, unlike a dedicated front-end or back-end developer.