title: What is the difference between web service producer and consumer?
body: <p>I am used to the terms <strong>Client</strong> and <strong>Service</strong> (or Server) in web service. </p>
  
  <p>Could you confirm me please which one it is web service <strong>Producer</strong> and <strong>Consumer</strong>?</p>
  
  <p>And would you tell me why having 2 terms for the same meaning? I don't understand what my colleagues complain that the terms client/server causes confusion.</p>
  
  <p>Thank you.</p>