API Architecture

13th May 2025

Websocket Architecture

What is Websocket? WebSocket is a protocol used to create real-time, bi-directional communication channels in web applications. Unlike traditional HTTP requests which are typically one request followed by one response, WebSocket can establish a persistent connection that allows the server to push data to the client in real-time while also receiving data from the client. Compared to traditional polling or long polling, WebSocket significantly reduces network traffic and latency, improving the efficiency and speed of data transmission. It is particularly useful for developing real-time web applications and online games. What is a WebSocket connection? WebSocket establishes a two-way communication channel […]
12th February 2025

Top 6 API Architectures

Top 6 most popular API architectures are here: SOAP SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) API architecture follows a structured and standardized approach for communication between client and server applications. It is built on XML-based messaging and operates over protocols like HTTP, SMTP, or TCP. When to Use SOAP Architecture REST REST API (Representational State Transfer API) architecture follows a set of principles for designing networked applications. It provides a structured way to build scalable and maintainable web services. When to Use REST Architecture GraphQL GraphQL API architecture consists of several key components that define how data is requested, fetched, and […]