servermediated
Servermediated refers to architectures and interactions in which a central server serves as the intermediary between multiple clients. In such systems, clients publish requests to, and receive responses from, the server, which runs application logic, enforces security policies, manages data storage, and coordinates interactions with other clients or services. The server mediates communication and data flow, rather than allowing direct client-to-client exchange.
Common contexts include web applications, enterprise software, messaging and collaboration tools, and distributed systems where a
Key advantages include centralized authentication and authorization, consistent data models, auditable activity, easier policy enforcement, and
Drawbacks include a potential single point of failure, reliance on server availability, and added round-trip latency.
Servermediated models contrast with peer-to-peer approaches, where clients communicate directly; however, server mediation is common for