client-side software
nounUK /ˈklaɪənt saɪd ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˈklaɪənt saɪd ˈsɔːftwer/
Software that runs on your own computer or phone instead of on a faraway server.
The game's client-side software draws the graphics right on your device.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Programs that handle tasks in a web browser, like showing a page or checking a form.
The website's client-side software checks your password before sending it.
3. Code that runs on a user's machine and can work without a constant internet connection.
Because it is client-side software, the calculator still works offline.
4. The part of an app that responds directly to what the user clicks or types.
Buttons and menus are handled by client-side software.