Node.js
beginner
15 min
What is a Client?
Learn about What is a Client? in Node.js.
What is a Client?
A client is any device or program that requests data from a server. In web development, the client is usually a web browser like Chrome or Firefox.
Real-World Example
Your laptop, phone, or tablet with a browser is the client when it asks for a webpage.
Practice
Identify three clients you use every day: a browser, a mobile app, and a desktop app.