English · Science & Technology
frontend
/ˈfrʌntˌɛnd/
[/ˈfrʌntˌɛnd/]
user-facing interface
Advancednoun
Definition
The part of a software system that users interact with directly in their browser or app.
Example
The frontend team rebuilt the interface to load faster on slow connections.
The frontend team rebuilt the interface to load faster on slow connections.
Etymology
A compound of 'front' and 'end', from software architecture.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in software development.