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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.

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