During the research on the preliminary software architecture design of our gamification project, I came across many new learnings that I want to share. Client-server architecture is one of these. 👇

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🖥️ Client: Any entity using a service, typically a computer.

🖥️ Server: Provides services to clients, as well as a computer.

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- Involves multiple devices 📱 connected to a central server via the internet or other network.
- Client requests data, server processes and sends back data in packets 📦 .
- Client programs run only when needed; server programs run continuously to respond to requests.

Understanding this architecture was crucial for my project, as multiple clients/users will be connecting with our service, and one key component called "Authoritative Server" is required, something I will discuss in future posts.

- Hosts, manages and delivers resources/services ⚙ requested by the client.
- Transfers requests ⬆ and services ⬇ through a network.
- Divides workload between client and server, which can be on the same system or connected via a network.