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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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