Tech Terms Explained Simply
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Backend
web-development backend
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.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Server-side https://roadmap.sh/backend
Database
backend
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.
Relational Database
backend
A relational database is a type of database that stores data in a structured way, using tables and relationships between them.
SQL
backend
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.
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