Client state

Okay, imagine you are playing with toys and you have a special toy that you love to play with. Now, you need to go to the bathroom or eat your dinner, so you keep your special toy in a safe place, like your pocket or on a table. This toy is now in a client state because even though it's not in your hand, you still own it and care about it.

Now, let's imagine that you have a friend who also loves this special toy, and you let them play with it for a little while. They are now using the toy, but they don't own it. They are in a client state with the toy because they are borrowing it from you.

In computer terms, a client state is a situation where a computer or device requests information or resources from another computer, known as a server. The client is like you borrowing the toy, and the server is like the friend who owns the toy. The server provides the information or resources requested by the client, but it is still responsible for storing and managing the data or service provided.

In simpler terms, it's like borrowing something from someone and then returning it to them when you're done. The server owns the information or resource, but the client can use it temporarily.