The plain-English version
A server layer shaped around the needs of a particular interface or client.
Why it matters
It can combine service calls and keep private credentials away from the browser.
Let’s make it click
A dashboard endpoint combines account information and task totals into one response suited to that screen.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
An aggregation layer still needs authorization for every protected resource it reads or modifies.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Microsoft documents client-specific backends and their additional maintenance/authentication concerns. The device-specific response example is illustrative.