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Backend

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Where does the part users can't see run, and who handles things like login and saving data?

The server-side part people usually cannot see that handles requests and dataAfter someone submits a sign-up form, the backend checks the phone number and code, creates the account, and returns success or failure to the page. Passwords, secret keys, and permission rules belong here, not only in the interface.
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