For Merit standard, learners will analyse full stack development providing examples of
its use to solve at least three different computing problems. Learners will consider the
use of different tools and stacks, for example why LAMP might have been used instead
of DJANGO, exploring how they are applied in different contexts.
The analysis will look at ways that full stack development is applied to solve problems
and meet specific needs. The analysis should consider a range of benefits, risks and
drawbacks of full stack development.
Overall, the evidence will be logically structured, technically accurate and easy to
understand.
For Pass standard, learners will describe the use of full stack to solve different
computing problems. Learners will consider the use of different tools and stacks,
exploring how they are applied in different contexts. Learners will identify and
explain ways that these tools are applied to solve problems and meet specific needs.
Learners should consider the benefits, risks and drawbacks of full stack development.
Overall, the evidence will be logically structured. It may be basic in parts, for example
the range of tools may not be extensive, and the risks, benefits and drawbacks may be
unbalanced or generic. The evidence may contain minor inaccuracies or omissions.
Learning aims B and C For Distinction standard , learners will use evidence from their proposal, design
documents, testing and the feedback of others to support a comprehensive evaluation
of their solution in relation to client requirements. The evaluation will provide value
judgements as to the extent to which the refined solution meets identified requirements,
and will consider alternative ways that the problem could have been solved, and why the
final solution was chosen.
