[jordache]

Is a full stack person still realistic with today's web technologies?

I mean to build up expert level skillset, you'd have to really dedicate your self into learning the particularities of not just languages but also their runtime environments.

Unless you have no life, and only sleep, eat, code, or super intelligent, being able to absorb and stay current with everything.....

Other than that, I just don't see the full stack mentality working

[jamestimmins]

The value of being a full stack dev is not to be an expert in everything, as you're right that isn't really feasible. The value comes from being able to do a good job at each piece, so that you can take an entire project from concept to completion. Most full stack folks naturally develop areas of strength and focus within that, either frontend or backend, but still benefit from the fullstack context and mindset. That has been my experience anyways.

[jordache]

as an org, what is the value of hiring full stack vs specialized individuals for each part of the stack? I guess one reason is if money is of concern. I can't think of any other reason for doing so.

[jamestimmins]

Money is always of concern. But additionally a full stack can take lead on an entire project. There's also an increased organizational/communication overhead for every additional person you put on a project. It simplifies things a lot if there's a small number of people working on it, even if more devs are available.

[inimino]

It is absolutely feasible.