What is Client-Side?
Code or processing that happens in the user's browser
Why It Matters
Client-side code enables interactivity without needing to contact the server for every action
Real-World Example
Form validation that checks your email format before sending data to the server
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Related Terms
Frontend
The part of a website or app that users see and interact with directly
Hydration
The process where JavaScript takes over a server-rendered page to make it interactive
Server-Side
Code or processing that happens on the server before sending results to the browser
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
CSS
The language that controls how websites look, including colours, fonts, spacing, and layout