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Application server

Quick answer · What is Application server?

Software that runs application logic and generates responses using code, data, or other services.

IN PRACTICE

Application server: an example

A shop's application checks inventory and generates a product page when requested.

KEEP IN MIND

A static file server can send an existing page without executing the shop's business logic.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Application server?

A shop's application checks inventory and generates a product page when requested.

How does an application server differ from a static file server?

A static file server can send an existing page without executing the shop's business logic.

Which concepts should I read alongside Application server?

Web server: Software that receives web requests and sends responses, or the computer running that software.
Dynamic website: A website that can generate responses using application logic and data at request time.