Backend
The backend refers to the server-side components of a web application that are not visible to the end-user. This includes the web server, application logic, and databases. The backend is responsible for processing requests, managing data, and generating the HTML that is sent to the user's browser.
Related web performance terms
- Back/Forward Cache (bfcache)
The back/forward cache (or bfcache) is a browser optimization that enables instant navigations when a user clicks the back or forward buttons.
- Backend Cache (AWS)
This is Speed Kit's central, primary cache where Anonymous HTML and other website assets are stored. It is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a secure and highly reliable cloud computing platform.
- Backend Time
Backend Time is the duration it takes for a website's Origin Server to process a request and generate the HTML for a page.
- Baseline
Baseline is a standard that indicates when a web platform feature is broadly supported and safe to use across all major browsers.