klientdialog

klientdialog is a user interface component used in client-side software to solicit input from a user or to present information in a focused, temporary window. The term describes dialogs that appear on the client side, typically within a web or desktop application, and operate independently from the underlying server logic.

Dialogs can be modal, which blocks interaction with the rest of the interface until the user completes an action, or modeless, which allows background interaction. They usually include a title, content area, and action controls such as OK/Cancel or Yes/No, and may perform input validation before closing. They serve tasks like authentication requests, confirmations, or gathering preferences.

In web development, klientdialog is often implemented with a dialog component or a dedicated HTML element, enhanced by CSS and JavaScript for presentation and behavior. Accessibility is important: proper focus management, keyboard navigation, and ARIA roles help screen-reader users. Frameworks offer modal and non-modal dialog components; developers may combine client-side validation with server-side checks.

Common examples include login prompts, settings dialogs, confirmation dialogs for destructive actions, and onboarding wizards. In many applications the klientdialog is used to collect information without forcing a navigation away from the current context.

Designers should consider responsive sizing, localization, and security, ensuring that dialogs do not expose sensitive data and that error messages are clear.

Related concepts include dialog box, modal window, and user interface design. See also client-server architecture and accessibility guidelines.