webclients
A web client is software that retrieves, renders, and interacts with resources hosted on web servers. It runs on a user’s device and sends requests via HTTP or HTTPS. The term contrasts with a web server and emphasizes the client side of the client–server model. The most familiar web clients are web browsers, but mobile apps that use web APIs and embedded WebView components are also common.
Function and operation: A web client fetches documents, renders content, and runs scripts to present a user
Types and examples: Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) are the primary web clients. Headless browsers
Security and privacy: Web clients operate under the same-origin policy and use measures like CORS, Content Security
Relation to servers and APIs: A web client is the user-facing component that consumes resources exposed by