API Design · Middle · Question 58 of 75

What does a 'Backend for Frontend' change about API design?

✓Correct answer: Each client type gets an API shaped for its screens, aggregating internal services, instead of one generic API for all clients
2It removes the need for authentication
3It moves the database into the browser

Explanation

BFFs reduce chattiness for mobile apps and let teams change UI-specific APIs without affecting other clients.

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