The most obvious reason for a backend is hosting. If you build a HTML based web app, you need some way to host it, so your users can access it in the end. If you build a native app for a mobile or desktop system, you can get away without hosting.
What do you need for backend?
- Web Development Languages: Backend engineer should know at least one server-side or Backend programming language like Java, Python, Ruby, . ...
- Database and Cache: Knowledge of various DBMS technology is one of the important Backend developer skills. ...
- Server: ...
- API (REST & SOAP): ...
- Other Pieces of the Puzzle:
Why does a website need backend?
Having access to your site's backend allows you to manage the content of your website. This makes it easy for you to edit existing content and create new content. Backend management systems provide a wide range of functions that don't require extensive knowledge in writing HTML or CSS code.
