An application contains two major parts-the front end and the backend. The frontend enables users to interact with the app or service and it includes layouts, colours, animations etc. It adds value to the user experience and engages users in meeting their expectations. On the other hand, backend refers to the internal working of an application. It includes stuffs such as database, servers etc.
In this blog we will focus on various aspects of backend development for making mobile apps purposeful according to the nature and scope of the different types of businesses. So while approaching a mobile app development company to create apps for your business, you need to keep in mind few considerations before starting.
These are:
- Is there any need for your apps to save information specific to users?
- Do the apps need to reflect any dynamic data depending on the behaviors of the users?
- Will the apps authenticate users or should they have configuration functionalities that are admin driven?
If there is a yes in your answer then chances are high that you are looking for back end application programming interface (API) for accessing the backend resources for your apps. Currently large numbers of backend architectures follow the pattern of MVC-Model, View, Controller. In the following discussion we will try to provide you effective insights regarding backend development solutions for mobile apps. Hope it will clear your understanding about the buzz surrounding it.
Back-End-What Does It Include
The base of a conventional back-end architecture consists of a database, web server and an application server. However, for growth oriented architecture it can include few service integrations such as push notifications, email notifications, queuing services etc. and load balancer. Your need in the back-end of your mobile apps totally depends on the kind of features and functionalities that you would like to integrate.
What is Meant by Backend Technology
Any dynamic applications for mobiles will need synchronization of data across platforms. In addition to this it should have the abilities to send notification messages and alerts along with supporting different HTTP methods. Moreover, the backend applications help in managing the functionalities in an optimum way to achieve the desired purpose.
Backend APIs – Managing Security
To ensure strong security and safety for backend APIs either you need to be familiar with secure sockets layer or SSL else you can consult an expert for a better guidance. Apart from SSL, there are two other important security components – authentication and API token integration.
Backend Stack – Deployment in the Cloud
The importance and power of cloud is being acknowledged by anyone who is associated with mobile app development. The services of modern age cloud computing provide scalable distributed architecture. It helps in growth scenarios when more users are being added and where the functionalities become more diversified. Multiple cloud platforms are available today to ensure consistent growth and scalability by offering multitude of services.
Popular Technologies Used for Back End Development
Today you can avail large numbers of open source options for backend technology stacks which follow MVC pattern for web architecture & offer core libraries for accessing session management, databases and security. Given below are some popular options that can help you in your backend development.
Express/Koa/Sails (Node.js)
It is referred as Node quite commonly and is an important component of the mean stack coding language – Javascript. There is an event driven model at the core of Node. It enjoys a great number of packages that are shared using 3rd party libraries.
Ruby on Rails: Although a bit primitive, Ruby has a distinct advantage of containing huge community and large numbers of 3rd party libraries necessary for creating modern day web apps.
Django: It is a programming language used for coding in Python. It enables in writing beautiful, simple and explicit codes. It also offers great libraries and helps in making the resultant apps safe, fast and strong.
PHP MVC Frameworks: If you want to make the community size as the deciding factor, then this one is the most popular solutions in the world. Some other prominent frameworks that the users can avail include – Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Cake PHP, Zend etc.
Red Apple Technologies as a Service Provider for Backend Development
Red Apple Technologies is a reputed organization in the industry of mobile app development. Being in the industry for the last 8 years it has gained popularity as a service providing company for mobile apps both in India and abroad. During its journey it has successfully provided effective backend solutions for various types of businesses. It believes in using appropriate technologies to offer the most pertinent solutions for business growth and development.
Some popular technologies used by Red Apple Tech for backend app development are:
- CMS: WordPress
- Databse: MongoDB, MySql
- Ecommerce: Opencart
- PHP Framework: Cake PHP, Laravel and CodeIgniter
Conclusion: From the above discussion you can get a basic idea why backend development is required. It actually helps applications to manage multiple functions for varied users along with ensuring desired security. Various technologies are used for backend development that can make the app functionalities simple and purposeful.
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