List of Backend Technologies

This article provides an insightful exploration of some of the leading backend technologies that drive the backend development ecosystem. From databases and server-side frameworks to cloud services, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools that power the backend of today’s dynamic web applications.

What is Backend Development?

Whenever you use any application or website, the components that are not visible from the front eye i.e. the logic behind contents or pages are being developed and managed by a back-end developer. However, they are responsible for handling 3 major components:

• Server
• Database
• Logic

Backend Development Frameworks/Technologies

Libraries/frameworks	Versions	Description	Applications
NodeJS	Introduced: May 27, 2009 Current: v19. 0.0	Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript framework that is used to build server-side and networking applications.	High Performance:  Node.js can create high-performance applications that can execute in less time. Scalability: Node.js provides growth of applications in both vertical and horizontal orientations.
ExpressJS	Introduced: 16 November 2010 Current: v4.18. 1	Express.js is a small framework that works on top of Node.js web server functionality to simplify its APIs and add helpful new features.	Develops Node.js web applications quickly and easily. It’s simple to set up and personalise. Allows you to define application routes using HTTP methods and URLs.
Django	Introduced: 21 July 2005 Current: v4.2 ( LTS )	Django is an open-source framework based on Python. It is a web framework from the server’s side.	Security: Django provides high security of accounts and data with the help of a user authentication system, protection from SQL injection, etc. Documentation: Django provides precise and organized documentation divided into various sections for developers.
Spring Boot	Introduced: April 2014 Current: v3.1. 6	Spring Boot is an open-source web framework based on Java that allows developers to build production-grade and standalone applications.	Flexibility and scalability: Spring Boot provides high flexibility and scalability by configuring XML configurations. Auto Configuration: Spring Boot has a feature of auto configuration which means that neither XML configuration nor code generation is required.
PHP	Introduced: 8 June 1995 Current: v8.3.0	PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor is a popular backend technology that is widely used for Web Development. Basically, it is a server-side scripting language that is primarily designed for creating dynamic web pages and web applications	Fast Execution: When it comes to Web Applications, speed matters. Here, PHP comes to play, Its built-in caching mechanism and optimization techniques make it faster in execution. Security: PHP provides built-in functions and libraries to handle common security issues, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection attacks and it is significantly improving its security terms over the years.
Flask	Introduced: April 1, 2010 Current: v3.0.0	Flask is a micro framework based on Python which is easy to use and provides high speed and productivity. It is lightweight and has only the required components for web development, hence it is ideal for small-sized modules and app development.	Independent development: Developers using Flask have the independence to create applications with full control. Integrated system: Flask has integrated testing which helps in making debugging and development powerful.
Ruby on Rails	Introduced: August 2004 Current: v7.1.2	Ruby on Rails is an open-source, high level and multipurpose web application framework that is used to develop server-side applications written in the Ruby language.	Built-in testing: Ruby on Rails saves a lot of time and cost for developers as it provides a set of test cases to test the code. Simple Syntax: Ruby on Rails has a very simple syntax and structure as it is written in Ruby language.