middleware
0 antonyms and opposites of middleware, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Code that sits between a request arriving and the part of the application that finally answers it, doing shared jobs on the way through such as checking that the user is logged in, recording the request or rejecting bad input.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun technical
Code that sits between a request arriving and the part of the application that finally answers it, doing shared jobs on the way through such as checking that the user is logged in, recording the request or rejecting bad input.
“Authentication is handled by middleware, so no individual page has to check it.”
2. noun technical
More broadly, software that sits between two other systems and lets them work together, such as a layer connecting an application to a database or to another company's systems.
“The hospital uses middleware to move records between the booking system and the lab.”
How to Use Middleware
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Technical; a mass noun in the broad sense (some middleware) but countable in web frameworks (a middleware, several middlewares).
Etymology
A compound of middle and the -ware of software.
Full origin of middleware →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between middleware and a plugin?
Middleware is positioned in the path a request travels along and acts on every request that passes through it. A plugin adds a feature to a piece of software, and may or may not touch requests at all. Some plugins work by installing middleware.
Does middleware only exist in web applications?
No. The word was used for integration software connecting business systems long before web frameworks adopted it, and both senses are still current.
Can middleware stop a request?
Yes. That is one of its main uses — middleware that checks permissions can refuse a request and return an error rather than letting it reach the rest of the application.