Introduction to Backend Development

This recap was written from the class video. Watch it above or on YouTube.

What the class covered

The class introduced the front end, back end, and database, and showed how the back end can handle website data, forms, payments, login checks, and user permissions. Dr. Tanimawo demonstrated website controls in Tanics, including viewing messages and adding or removing a WhatsApp button. The class also covered connecting an AI API key to Tanics and working with code that AI provides.

Key takeaways

• The front end is what visitors see, while the back end handles work behind the scenes.
• A database stores website information such as images and form submissions.
• Back-end tasks often involve creating, reading, updating, or deleting data.
• Authentication checks who is logging in, and authorization controls what they can do.
• Use the admin panel to view and manage website messages.
• To use the AI builder, connect an API key and test the connection.

Prompts to try

Build me a typing game.

Give me the full code so I can copy and paste. I don't want to download it.

Test yourself