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What is backend in mobile app development and how to choose the best one for your project

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can think of the backend as an additional application for your mobile app – while the latter typically works in the frontend, the backend section operates very differently. It is a piece of software that runs on remote machines called servers. It can be accessed through the internet via API (application public interface). The backend is not meant to be used by humans directly but rather by other applications (frontend apps). Its purpose is to perform remote tasks.

Backend is a crucial part of a mobile application that is responsible for data storage, security, and business logic. An app backend is a server for a mobile app, as it stores and sorts the important information that the end-user does not see.

Please keep in mind that, in many cases, the backend is not just a single application or server like on the graphic above. It can be a whole net of cooperating apps and machines.

Does your mobile app need a backend? In most cases, it does. The best option is to consult with mobile application experts. You can, of course, try to answer this question by yourself, by asking yourself if your app can work with no internet access. Some apps can work completely offline. Of course, you probably need the internet to download them but, after that, maybe your app can work with no need to use the internet connection? If yes, then for sure your app can work without the need for a backend. If it needs the internet, however, it needs some backend, too.

When does your mobile app for sure need backend? 

  • The app needs a back office, admin panel, or web page where you will be able to manage the content of the app
  • The app shows data which updates frequently (every day,every week)
  • User devices should synchronize data between each other
  • You want to be confident that app data will not be lost
  • You want to collect orders and process payments
  • The users of the app should communicate with each other
  • You want to collect statistical data about your users
  • You want your users to get notifications about promotions, updates or news

If your app needs a backend, you should start thinking about what exact kind is most suitable. It can be enough to use some service which offers you a ready-made backend with an admin panel. It can happen that you need to use some mobile backend service (like MBaas or SaaS) which allows you to glue a simple backend together from ready to use components.

But, if those options are not enough for you, you need to set up a custom backend application on your own. Find out more in the article.