El backend



Example: El backend del sistema maneja todas las solicitudes del usuario.

Definition


"El backend" refers to the part of a computer system or application responsible for processing, managing, and storing data behind the scenes. It handles user requests, server operations, and database interactions, ensuring the system functions smoothly without direct user interaction.

Etymology


The term "el backend" comes from English, where 'back' means behind and 'end' means part or section. It was adopted into Spanish technical language to describe the behind-the-scenes part of software systems, contrasting with the 'frontend,' which is the user interface. Did you know that 'backend' originally referred to the back part of a physical device before it was used for software?

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"El backend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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