Back-End Development

Definition

Refers to server-side elements of web development or software development, in contrast with the user-facing elements of front-end development.

Think of everything that you see inside a web browser as the stage. Front-end developers are the directors, lighting designers, and sound engineers who help the actors, sets, and props come to life. The back-end of a website, in this analogy, is focused on the infrastructure and its security. Back-end developers are comparable to the security guards who make sure that the audience does not disrupt the show or the construction workers who patch up a loose board on the stage before the performance.

What programming languages are commonly used for back-end development?

Java, Python, PHP, Ruby, and C# are commonly used for back-end development. JavaScript, which is typically thought of as a browser-based language, can also be used for back-end development as Node JS.

What are the 3 parts of back-end development?

There are three elements of the back-end of a website, including the server, application, and database, and these three parts are what back-end developers focus on in their work.

What are the challenges of back-end development?

Security is a major challenge for back-end developers. Scaling a project is also a challenge, as back-end developers must account for architecture that can withstand high traffic or use. Issues related to maintenance and data storage are among the other concerns that back-end developers face.

Related Terms

API (Application Programming Interface)

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a mechanism for making data or capabilities from within an application available to other applications or services.APIs are published by developers who build applications, and consumed by others who want to use that data or service.

Open Source

Open source is a decentralized software development framework that prioritizes collaboration and transparency. The source code to this software is open for the public to see and modify.

Synchronous Programming

Synchronous is known as a blocking architecture and is ideal for programming reactive systems. As a single-thread model, it follows a strict set of sequences, which means that operations are performed one at a time, in perfect order.

CRUD

The acronym stands for Create, Read, Update, and Delete—representing the four main operations performed on data. CRUD is a foundational concept in computer programming, databases, and application design. The process is applicable to relational database management system (RDBMSs) or NoSQL.