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Backend

web-development backend

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The backend is like the behind-the-scenes part of a website. It handles the logic, databases, and everything that makes the website work, but that users don't see.

Link https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Server-side https://roadmap.sh/backend

Database

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A database is a collection of structured data stored in a computer system. It's like a library where you can store and organize information in a way that makes it easy to find and use.

Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database

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A relational database is a type of database that stores data in a structured way, using tables and relationships between them.

Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relational_database

SQL

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SQL is a programming language used to manage and manipulate databases. It's like a way to talk to a database and tell it what to do.

Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL

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