Software delivery & architecture · Core

Full stack

ELI5

Both the visible product and the systems behind it.

Used in conversation

“The role covers full-stack development.”

Definition

The combined frontend, backend and supporting technology of an application.

Here “Full stack” means: The combined frontend, backend and supporting technology of an application.

Pitch context

You will see “Full stack” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16