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What does "client" mean in programming?
client is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A program or device that requests services from a server. In web development, the browser is the client. The term also refers to code that runs on the user's device, as opposed to server-side code.
Example
"The client sends a POST request to the server to create a new user."
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