frontend
|front/end|
/ˈfrʌntˌɛnd/
user interface
Etymology
'frontend' originates from the combination of 'front' and 'end', where 'front' refers to the forward-facing part and 'end' refers to a component or section.
'frontend' evolved from the general use of 'front' and 'end' in English to describe the user-facing part of software systems.
Initially, it referred to the forward-facing part of any structure, but over time it evolved to specifically denote the user interface of software systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the part of a software system or application that interacts directly with the user, typically involving the user interface and user experience.
The frontend of the website was redesigned to improve user engagement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42