Backend Development
Quick Definition
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs
Full Definition
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web applications.
Examples
API development, database design, authentication, caching
Related Terms
api
database
server
More Backend Terms
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources
Rate Limiting
Controlling request frequency within a time period
RabbitMQ
Open-source message broker for reliable async messaging
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data