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[webtier] Difference between managed bean and backing bean ?

From: Celinio Fernandes <papouasied_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:55:12 -0800 (PST)

Hi,
I read that many people use these 2 expressions indifferently although I know there is a difference between them.
How would you define a backing bean, as opposed to a managed bean ?

Thanks.