What are backend applications?

The back-end, also called the server side, consists of the server which provides data on request, the application which channels it, and the database which organizes the information. For example, when a customer browses shoes on a website, they are interacting with the front end .

A back-end application or program supports front-end user services, and interfaces with any required resources . The back-end application may interact directly with the front end or it may be called from an intermediate program that mediates front-end and back-end activities.

Now, let’s take a look at some specific backend development languages and what they’re used for.