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William Paray
William Paray

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What do I need to focus on?

I would like to be a full stack developer and someone who can dissemble and assemble computers from the monitor to the motherboard. What should I focus on to make this dream a reality? I know a bit from both ends I am still currently learning full stack development but I am also interested in the hardware side. I know simple hardware things like how to remove and install battery, hdd to ssd,how to clean internal parts.

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Peter Vivo

Do not care about title, 15 years ago every one is fullstack developer with personal focus. Search on youtube a without operating system, I saw one guy who is make a game on PC without using operating system in ASM. Ithink that is perfect startingpoint for you.

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Justin Elliott

That’s a great goal. Being strong in both full stack development and hardware gives you a huge advantage because you understand systems end to end.
For full stack, I’d focus on mastering one backend language deeply, understanding databases, APIs, and system design. Don’t just learn frameworks, understand how things work underneath. Build real projects.
On the hardware side, go beyond basic repairs. Learn how CPUs, RAM, storage, networking, and operating systems actually interact. Try building a PC from scratch, set up a home server, or experiment with Linux.
The combination of software architecture knowledge and hardware fundamentals will make you very powerful technically. Keep building, keep experimenting, and stay curious.

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Guilherme Zaia

Focus on projects that integrate both software and hardware. For instance, building a simple IoT device can be a great way to understand both the code and the physical systems. Also, consider contributing to open-source hardware projects; they bridge software expertise with real-world technology challenges. Keep pushing your boundaries!