Backend for Frontend pattern
The BFF pattern is a cloud-native architectural approach that tailors backend services for each specific type of frontend application. BFF is a design pattern that emerged as a response to the growing complexity of modern web and mobile applications. It involves creating separate backend services tailored to each frontend or user experience. By doing so, BFF aims to simplify frontend development and optimize backend responses according to each frontend’s unique requirements.
Here’s an overview of the key aspects of the BFF pattern:
- Tailored APIs: Each frontend (e.g., web, mobile, or smart TV) has its own backend service (BFF) tailored to its specific needs. BFFs provide APIs that deliver only the data the frontend requires in a suitable format. This approach reduces the need for data transformation on the frontend and results in optimized API responses.
- Simplified frontend development: Frontend developers can work closely...