The frontend
Example: The frontend displays user interface elements
Definition
"The frontend" refers to the part of a software application or website that users interact with directly. It includes all visual elements, such as buttons, menus, and layouts, enabling users to access and manipulate the underlying features easily.
Etymology
"The frontend" originates from the phrase combining 'front,' meaning the foremost part or surface, and 'end,' indicating a boundary or limit. In computing, it metaphorically represents the interface facing users, contrasting with the 'backend,' which handles data processing behind the scenes.
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"The frontend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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