Backend Software Architecture Pattern

A Backend Software Architecture Pattern is a software architecture pattern that organizes server-side systems (to support back-end processing and data management).

• AKA: Server-Side Architecture Pattern, Back-End System Pattern.
• Context:
  • It can typically manage Data Processing through server-side logic.
  • It can typically handle Data Storage through database systems.
  • It can typically provide API Services through endpoint interfaces.
  • It can typically enforce Data Security through access controls.
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  • It can often support System Scaling through load balancing.
  • It can often enable Data Integration through service interfaces.
  • It can often maintain Data Consistency through transaction management.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Backend Software Architecture Pattern to being a Complex Backend Software Architecture Pattern, depending on its system complexity.
  • It can range from being a Monolithic Backend Software Architecture Pattern to being a Distributed Backend Software Architecture Pattern, depending on its deployment model.
  • It can range from being a Traditional Backend Software Architecture Pattern to being a Cloud-Native Backend Software Architecture Pattern, depending on its infrastructure type.
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  • It can be supported by Backend Development Frameworks for implementation.
  • It can provide System Monitoring for performance tracking.
  • It can enable Service Discovery through registry systems.
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• Examples:
  • Core Backend Software Architecture Patterns, such as:
    • Microservices Backend Software Architecture Patterns for service isolation.
    • Service-Oriented Backend Software Architecture Patterns for service composition.
    • Three-Tier Backend Software Architecture Patterns for layer separation.
    • Monolithic Backend Software Architecture Patterns for unified deployment.
  • Supporting Backend Software Architecture Patterns, such as:
    • API Gateway Software Architecture Patterns for request routing.
    • Message Queue Software Architecture Patterns for async processing.
    • Cache System Software Architecture Patterns for performance optimization.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Frontend Software Architecture Pattern, which handles client-side processing.
  • UI Software Architecture Pattern, which manages user interface.
  • Browser Software Architecture Pattern, which controls client rendering.
• See: Software-based System Architectural Pattern, Server Architecture Pattern, System Integration Pattern.

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  • Q: write an essay on front-end architectures. Distinguish them from back-end architectures. Provide some examples.
  • A: Front-end and back-end architecture refer to the separation of concerns in web development. Front-end architecture deals with the client-side of an application, while back-end architecture deals with the server-side. ...
  • Back-end architecture refers to the structure and organization of the code that runs on the server. This includes the web server, the application server, and the database server. Back-end architectures are designed to handle the processing and storage of data, and to provide an API (Application Programming Interface) for the front-end to access that data.

    Some popular back-end architectures include:

    • Microservices.
    • Service-oriented architecture (SOA).
    • 3-tier architecture.
    • Monolithic architecture

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