serverlocal

Serverlocal is a term describing data, state, or functions that reside on a server in contrast to client-side storage or processing. The term is used in software architecture discussions to emphasize locality to the server within a distributed system. In practice, serverlocal resources include databases, caches, authentication services, and business logic that are accessed by client applications through APIs or web requests. Related concepts include server-side rendering, backend services, and centralized data stores; it contrasts with client-local storage (such as browser databases) and edge computing where data is processed near the user.

Applications often adopt a serverlocal model to ensure data consistency, simplify access control, and centralize updates. It enables stronger security policies, easier auditing, and coherent backups, but introduces dependencies on server availability and network latency; performance hinges on network design, load balancing, and efficient API design. In modern architectures, serverlocal is implemented via backend monoliths or microservices that expose services to frontends or other servers. It may be complemented by client-side caches to reduce latency while keeping authoritative data on the server.

See also: server-side rendering, backend, client-side storage, edge computing.