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WebSocket

WebSocket Protocol

Definition

WebSocket is a full-duplex communication protocol over a single TCP connection, enabling servers to push data to clients without polling. The connection is established via an HTTP upgrade handshake and then maintained for bidirectional, low-latency messaging.

WebSockets are used in real-time applications like chat, live dashboards, collaborative editing, and multiplayer games.

Related Terms

SSE

Server-Sent Events

API

Application Programming Interface

Pub/Sub

Publish-Subscribe Pattern

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