A full stack developer is different from a software engineer because while all full stack devs are software engineers, not all software engineers are full stack devs. You can think of a Full Stack Developer as a specialized software developer that's focused on web applications, handling everything from the visual design on the front-end to server-side logic and databases on the back-end. On the other hand, a Software Engineer has a larger scope and can work on a range of systems and projects, from mobile apps and desktop software to embedded systems and large-scale distributed platforms.

For full stack development, the most common frameworks will vary based on your technology preferences. However, for each major tech, there are some industry standards that you can go with if you don't have any other preferences. If JavaScript is your main programming language, then you can use frameworks like ExpressJS, NestJS, or even Hono for the backend, and a front-end library like React (with React router for instance) for all your UI needs. This combo gives you all you need to develop efficient web applications. If you're into Python, the Django + DRF (Django REST Framework) will give yo

To prepare for a full stack developer interview you should start by refreshing all web development basics. Starting with HTML, CSS and JavaScript of course, and then moving on to other topics such as the DOM, event bubbling, error handling, HTTP protocol, the client-server pattern and finally making the jump into back-end land, covering topics such as server-side rendering, REST, database base management and SQL just to name a few. On top of that, try to practice common coding challenges, review algorithms and data structures, and brush up on system design principles. In the end, for full stac