In the context of computer science, "pulling" and "pushing" refer to two different data exchange mechanisms, specifically when it comes to the exchange of data between servers and clients.

In a "pull" mechanism, the client requests data from the server. The client sends a request to the server asking for specific information, and the server sends the data to the client in response. This is a common mechanism used in web technologies, such as the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), where a client (such as a web browser) makes a request to a server for a specific web page and the server sends the requested page back to the client.

In a "push" mechanism, the server pushes data to the client without the client requesting it. This means that the server automatically sends data to the client as soon as it is available, without the client having to request for it. This is a common mechanism used in real-time systems, such as instant messaging or online gaming, where timely delivery of data is important.

In terms of code or mathematics, the implementation of pulling and pushing mechanisms can vary, but it often involves the use of communication protocols and algorithms to manage the flow of data between the client and server. For example, the client may send a request to the server using a specific network protocol, and the server may respond with data formatted in a specific way, such as in a JSON or XML format.
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