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What is Middleware?
Code that runs between receiving a request and sending a response, often handling common tasks
Why It Matters
Middleware handles cross-cutting concerns like authentication, logging, or data transformation in one place
Real-World Example
Middleware that checks if a user is logged in before allowing access to certain pages
“Understanding terms like Middleware matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.