13th May 2025
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 […]