What is Backend for Frontend BFF?
An architectural pattern that creates specific backend services for each type of frontend interface.
Definition
Backend for Frontend (BFF) is an architectural pattern that involves creating specific backend services for each type of frontend interface, optimizing and adapting the backend to the unique needs of each frontend.
Purpose
BFF is used to improve the user experience by customizing backend services to the requirements of different frontend interfaces, such as web, mobile, or third-party applications.
Implementation
BFF is implemented by introducing a layer of backend services that act as intermediaries between the main backend and the frontends, managing specific requests and responses for each frontend.
Benefits
BFF enhances adaptability, independence of frontend and backend teams, performance, and ease of evolution in software applications.
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