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Explain the difference between client-side web development and server-side web application concepts mentioned in the course outcomes CO1 and CO2.
Client-side web development focuses on designing interactive front-end web user interfaces, while server-side web application concepts involve developing back-end web server applications to handle client requests and database connectivity.
List and briefly explain three client-side web application security vulnerabilities mentioned in the text.
Three client-side web application security vulnerabilities mentioned are: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) - where attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users; Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) - where unauthorized commands are transmitted from a user that the web application trusts; Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) - which allows web servers to specify who can access their assets.
Identify and briefly explain one server-side web application security vulnerability mentioned in the text.
One server-side web application security vulnerability mentioned is SQL injection, where attackers insert malicious SQL code into input fields to gain access to data or interfere with database operations.
What are the key client-side technologies and frameworks mentioned in the course text for web application development?
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Briefly explain the role of cookies in server-side web application development as mentioned in the course text.
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