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back ends

Description:

Back ends refer to the parts of a software application or website that are responsible for its functionality and management. They are typically unseen by users and handle tasks such as data processing, server communication, and database management.

Part of speech:

Noun (plural)

Senses:

1. Software Development:

In the context of software development, back ends represent the server-side components that process requests from the front end (user interface) and perform necessary computations or data manipulations. These include server applications, APIs, and databases.

Example sentence: The company hired a team of experts to work on the back ends of their new web application.

2. Web Development:

Within web development, the back end refers to the technology and infrastructure that powers a website. It includes the server, database, and server-side scripting languages like PHP or Python.

Example sentence: The back ends of popular e-commerce websites handle thousands of transactions per second.

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