Ask website or application like a grocery stor

[Kimivegas]

Think of your website or application like a grocery store. There are the parts you see and the parts you don't see.

The parts you see are the shelves all stocked with products and the cashiers checking people out. That's called the "client side" in web development.

The parts you don't see are the manufacturing, distribution and everything else it takes to get the product to the shelf. That is what would be referred to as "server side".

In web development, client side refers to the website interface (links, banner images, ads, etc) with which the customer interacts. The server side is all the logic that stores information in the database, completes financial transactions, etc.

There's often crossover between the two (like the guy stocking the shelves at the store), so it can be confusing at times.

As far as the code goes, however, if it's HTML, CSS or JavaScript (or Flash), it's considered client side. Everything else is pretty much server side.

I hope that helps!

 

[Anthony Joshua]

Your grocery store example is very clear and relatable. It shows why users do not see most of the hard work that keeps a website running. I also agree that the overlap can be confusing, especially with JavaScript doing things on both sides now. When I first started learning, I mixed them up a lot. Over time, I learned that client side is about user experience, while server side is about logic and data. Understanding this difference early saves a lot of frustration later on.

 

[Meridian]

A website or app like a grocery store is basically an online place where you can buy food and home stuff without leaving your house. Apps like Instacart, Amazon Fresh, and Walmart's app let you scroll through items just like you're walking down store aisles. You can search for what you need, toss it in your cart, and check out in a few taps. Then you either pick it up or have it delivered to your door. It's super easy and saves a lot of time. Plus, you can compare prices, find deals, and even reorder your usual stuff without thinking too much about it.