What Does “Full Stack” Mean? w/ Taylor Otwell and Ryan Florence

This podcast episode explores the question of the definition and relevance of "full stack" development. The participants express confusion and debate the significance of the term, suggesting that it may be unnecessary or have different interpretations. The conversation also delves into the differences and similarities between Laravel and Remix, highlighting their complementarity and the misconception that they are competing frameworks. The use of InertiaJS to connect React, Vue, or Svelte front-ends to Laravel back-ends is discussed, along with the challenges faced in building robust web apps in the JavaScript ecosystem. The potential of React server components, TypeScript, and Remix to solve development problems is also explored. The section concludes with discussions about backend frameworks, the changing landscape of web development, and the dynamics of developer communities.