While front-end development is the development of the user interface (visuals and graphics), backend development is the aspect of web development responsible for developing the logic behind the site's front-end component. Basically, it is in charge of the behind-the-scenes activities of the website that occur when a user performs an action on the website.

Backend development is the development of the server-side of a website. It is responsible for APIs, databases, servers, and backend logic.

The backend of a website is often developed by seamlessly integrating applications, databases, and servers. Backend developers create codes that aid the browser in interacting with the databases (storing data in the database, modifying the data, reading the data, or erasing the data from the database).

For instance, after filling a form on a website and submitting it, the data you provided will be transferred to the server, which processes it and then sends it to the database for storage.

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THERE ARE DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE USED FOR BACKEND DEVELOPMENT

Learning resources

There are various ways of honing this skill, you can check out the resources below and find the one that best suits you. Note that it is perfectly okay to use more than one resource to learn, you can use a bootcamp, and also check a documentation, youtube videos, blogposts for clarifications. Just choose what's best for you!.