Backend Development is the heart of any web application - this layer, invisible to the user, usually determines the functionality, performance and security of your solution. This is where the business logic, data processing and communication with databases takes place, although it may seem like just the "backend."
In this category, you'll find practical guides to help you choose a technology stack to suit your business needs. We explain when Node.js will work well for real-time applications, why Python is sometimes better for analysis and automation, when it's worth reaching for PHP (e.g. for WordPress), and when .NET has an advantage in enterprise-class systems. By the way, we point out that a new framework does not always mean a better solution for SMEs.
We also write about API design - REST and GraphQL - and building scalable databases. We discuss security issues: from user authorization to protection against common attacks. And we don't avoid integrating business systems: synchronizing a store (e.g. WooCommerce) with a warehouse or connecting a CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot) with an application - we show practical approaches to building APIs that actually facilitate data exchange.
We also touch on performance and maintenance: caching, query optimization, application monitoring and backup strategies. Probably the best results come from an iterative approach - start simple, monitor and improve based on data, rather than immediately investing in overly complex architectures.