What is the difference between Socket and ServerSocket?

Question

If Socket represents client side and ServerSocket represents server side, why Socket.read reads the data from server side? I\'m really con

Answer 1

ServerSocket is created to bind to a port and listen for a connect from a client. So, a server just waits for a conversation and doesn't start one.

ClientSocket is created to connect to a listening server. The client initiates the connection.

Example: Think of an inbound call center as an example. These services are servers. They don't initiate a call but wait for a call to come in from clients. Once the calls are in, they can engage in a two way conversation.