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Subject: Backend Server v's Frontend Server ?
From: Peter Moscatt <pgmoscatt@optushome.com.au>
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I am new to programming with Postgres.  I am currently reading the
Programmers guide on how to connect to a database.

It mentions 'backend' and 'frontend'.

What's the difference ?

Pete