Is full stack fatigue a real thing?

Full-stack fatigue reflects broader industry shifts rather than genuine complexity increases. The web development field is normalizing after 15 years of exceptional growth where demand outpaced supply, leading to inflated expectations. Junior developers face higher entry barriers as AI handles routine tasks, while senior developers experience pressure to increase productivity. These changes align web development with other engineering disciplines that have always demanded comprehensive skills and self-directed learning. The current anxiety stems from the end of an unsustainable period where inefficiency was tolerated and training was provided by default.