Definition: The part of a software or web application that is not directly seen by the end user. It is the "behind-the-scenes" portion of the system responsible for data processing, storage, and server management. The backend works in tandem with the frontend, the visible part of an application, to provide a complete user experience.
Key Features:
Data Management: Responsible for handling databases and storing user information.
Logic: This is where the business logic of an application is executed.
Server Management: Maintenance and management of servers to ensure an application runs smoothly.
Common Technologies:
Databases: Such as SQL, MongoDB.
Servers: Apache, Nginx.
Programming Languages: Java, Python, Node.js.