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backend
/ˈbækˌɛnd/
[/ˈbækˌɛnd/]
server-side system
Advancednoun
Definition
The part of a software system that runs on the server and handles data and logic.
Example
The backend processes payments and stores orders while the frontend shows the menu.
The backend processes payments and stores orders while the frontend shows the menu.
Etymology
A compound of 'back' and 'end', from software architecture.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in software development.