What Is Client Side Detection

Client-side detection employs JavaScript to detect the type of browser, as well as using DOM objects and properties such as screen. width, screen.

What is difference between client-side detection and server-side detection?

Server-side detection is more scalable and maintainable than client-side detection and is probably the way of the future, but may not suit some environments and use cases. So, use server-side detection where possible. But use client-side detection if: Your CDN or static host doesn’t support image content negotiation.

What is client-side used for?

In web development, ‘client side’ refers to everything in a web application that is displayed or takes place on the client (end user device). This includes what the user sees, such as text, images, and the rest of the UI, along with any actions that an application performs within the user’s browser.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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