Question 22What is the difference between client-side scripting and server-side scripting ?

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Client-side scriptingServer-side scriptingScript code is downloaded and executed at client.The script is executed at the server-end and the result is sent to the client-end.Response to interaction is more immediate once the program code has been downloaded.Complex processes are more efficient as the program and associated resources are not downloaded to the browser.Services are secure as they do not have access to files and databases.Have access to files and data bases but have security considerations when sending sensitive information.Browser dependentDoes not depend on browsers.Affected by the processing speed of user's computer.Affected by the processing speed of the host server.

Client-side scripting	Server-side scripting
Script code is downloaded and executed at client.	The script is executed at the server-end and the result is sent to the client-end.
Response to interaction is more immediate once the program code has been downloaded.	Complex processes are more efficient as the program and associated resources are not downloaded to the browser.
Services are secure as they do not have access to files and databases.	Have access to files and data bases but have security considerations when sending sensitive information.
Browser dependent	Does not depend on browsers.
Affected by the processing speed of user's computer.	Affected by the processing speed of the host server.

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