Scripting Flashcards
What is client side scripting
Scripts that are executed by the browser on the client side of the network
What are the security restrictions with client side scripting
Scripts cannot access the users computer beyond the web browser
What is server side scripting
Web server technology where a users request is met by running a script on the web server to generate dynamic pages
Advantage of server side scripting
Very good security as SSS are never visible to the browser
Allows you to create a dynamic website as you are able to request information and get a response
What language does server side scripting use
PHP
When would you use SSS
when ordering on a website like top shop and want to see if a certain item is in stock
When are client side scripting used in a webpage
Date, time, pull down menu, range, length check