server-client model
[ˈsɜːrvər ˈklaɪənt ˈmɒdəl]
nounpl: server-client models
modelo cliente-servidor
1. A computing architecture in which a central server computer provides resources, services, or data to multiple client computers that request them over a network
The server-client model is the foundation of modern web applications where the browser acts as the client.
O modelo cliente-servidor é a base das aplicações web modernas, onde o navegador atua como cliente.
2. A network design pattern where one powerful computer (server) manages resources and a multitude of less powerful computers (clients) request access to those resources
Banks use the server-client model to manage transactions across multiple branch offices.
Os bancos usam o modelo cliente-servidor para gerenciar transações em múltiplos escritórios.
3. A distributed computing system where the server handles storage, processing, and business logic while clients handle presentation and user interaction
Email systems typically employ a server-client model with a central mail server and multiple client applications.
Sistemas de e-mail normalmente empregam o modelo cliente-servidor com um servidor de correio central e múltiplas aplicações cliente.
The server-client model is fundamental to computing education and professional practice in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's a core concept taught in computer science programs and widely referenced in the growing tech industry, particularly in São Paulo's tech ecosystem. The term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts, with most professionals understanding both the Portuguese translation and the English original.
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