How does a client/server environment affect testing?

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Client/server applications can be highly complex due to the multiple dependencies among clients, data communications, hardware, and servers, especially in multi-tier systems. Thus testing requirements can be extensive. When time is limited (as it usually is) the focus should be on integration and system testing. Additionally, load/stress/performance testing may be useful in determining client/server application limitations and capabilities. There are commercial and open source tools to assist with such testing. (See the 'Tools' section for web resources with listings that include these kinds of test tools.)

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