Data Backup
Data backup is the process of creating copies of data to protect against loss from events like hardware failure, accidental deletion, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. It involves storing these copies in a separate location, such as external drives, cloud storage, or remote servers, to ensure data recovery and business continuity. This practice is fundamental in IT and software development for safeguarding critical information and maintaining system integrity.
Developers should learn and implement data backup to prevent data loss in production environments, during development cycles, and for personal projects, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with data protection regulations. It is essential for disaster recovery plans, version control of configurations, and securing user data in applications, particularly in cloud-based or distributed systems where data availability is critical.