5 Layers of Software Development

5 Layers of Software Development

  1. UI (User Interface) Layer This is the user's interaction point with the software.

  • Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind, ReactJS

  • Purpose: Crafting an intuitive and engaging user experience.

  1. API (Application Programming Interface) Layer Defines how different software components should interact.

  • Technologies: REST, GraphQL, SOAP, NodeJS, Postman

  • Purpose: Facilitating communication between the UI and the backend systems.

  1. Logic (Business Logic) Layer Contains the core functionalities and business rules of the application.

  • Technologies: Python, Java, Spring, C#, .NET

  • Purpose: Implementing the logic that drives the application’s functionality.

  1. DB (Database) Layer Stores and manages the application’s data.

  • Technologies: MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, SQLite, CouchDB

  • Purpose: Ensuring data is stored securely and can be efficiently retrieved and manipulated.

  1. Hosting (Infrastructure) Layer Encompasses the infrastructure where the software runs.

  • Technologies: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes

  • Purpose: Providing a reliable and scalable environment for the application to operate.

By understanding and properly implementing these layers, teams can build robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems.

FYI: technologies will vary depending on the tech stack.

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