Welcome to DevM Nomenclature—a new way to define developer skill sets in the modern era.
Forget the outdated term "Full Stack Developer"—DevM offers a precise, layered system to classify and showcase your technical expertise across Frontend, Backend, Databases, and Specialized Domains.
Every developer starts with a Stack:
This defines your proficiency across Frontend and Backend frameworks and languages.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Single Stack | Knows one frontend + one backend language/framework. Example: React + Node.js. |
| Dual Stack | Knows multiple frameworks in either frontend or backend, but limited to one language per side. Example: React + Vue (JS frontend), Django + Flask (Python backend). |
| Multi Stack | Knows Full Stack (frontend + backend), and in either frontend or backend, has frameworks in more than one language (could be more). Example: React (JS) + Vue (JS) + Svelte (JS) in frontend, Node.js (JS) + Go (Golang) in backend. |
Databases matter! Add these tags to show your database expertise:
| Tag | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SO | SQL only (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) |
| NOSO | NoSQL only (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) |
| SONSO | Both SQL and NoSQL |
An Ultra Stack Developer has Full Stack knowledge plus specialization in advanced domains.
We call these specializations CADS:
| Tag | Domain |
|---|---|
| C | Web3/Blockchain |
| A | AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) |
| D | DevOps/Cloud Infrastructure |
| S | Cybersecurity |
Each Ultra specialization has 3 tiers:
| Tier | AI/ML (A) | Web3 (C) | DevOps (D) | Cybersecurity (S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ML basics | Smart contracts, basics | CI/CD, basic infra | Web Security, common vulns |
| 2 | Deep Learning (CNN, RNN) | DApps, DeFi, complex systems | Docker, Kubernetes, scaling | Pentesting, Network Security |
| 3 | LLMs, Agents, LangChain | ZK, Layer 2, advanced topics | CloudOps, microservices, IaC | Advanced exploits, Red/Blue teaming |
Combine everything into a clear, concise tag that fully represents a developer's skill set.
Format:
\[Base Stack] \[Database Tag] \[Optional: Ultra Tags]
For example:
| DevM Tag | Meaning |
|---|---|
Single Stack SO |
Basic frontend/backend + SQL only |
Dual Stack NOSO |
Multiple frameworks (one per side) + NoSQL only |
Multi Stack SONSO |
Multiple languages in frontend/backend + SQL+NoSQL |
Ultra Stack A1 |
Full Stack + AI/ML (basic ML only) |
Ultra Multi SONSO A2 |
Multi Stack + SQL+NoSQL + AI (Deep Learning) |
Ultra Multi SONSO A3 C2 S1 |
Multi Stack + SQL+NoSQL + AI (LLM) + Web3 (DApps) + Cybersecurity (basic) |
Ultra Multi SONSO A3 C3 D2 S2 |
Multi Stack + SQL+NoSQL + AI (LLM) + Web3 (ZK) + DevOps (K8s) + Cyber (Pentesting) |
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Single Stack SO
Knows HTML, CSS, JavaScript (frontend) and Flask (backend), with SQL databases. -
Dual Stack NOSO
Knows React and Vue (frontend), Django and FastAPI (backend), with NoSQL (MongoDB). -
Multi Stack SONSO
Knows React, Vue (frontend), Django, Node.js (backend), SQL (Postgres) + NoSQL (MongoDB). -
Ultra Multi SONSO A2 C1 D1
Multi-language frontend/backend, SQL+NoSQL, Deep Learning, Blockchain basics, and basic DevOps.
✅ Move beyond "Full Stack"—get granular recognition for your skills.
✅ Showcase true depth: differentiate ML from LLMs, Web3 basics from ZK proofs.
✅ Create a universal developer profile for resumes, portfolios, and community contributions.
✅ Join the DevM community: a growing network of builders, learners, and experts!
- 🌐 Badge Generator: Visualize your DevM tag with custom badges.
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- 🎓 Learning Paths: Roadmaps to level up from Single Stack to Ultra Stack.
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