The WebSocket protocol enables full-duplex interaction between a web browser (or other client application) and a web server with lower overhead than half-duplex alternatives such as HTTP …

Dec 15, 2025 · The WebSocket API makes it possible to open a two-way interactive communication session between the user's browser and a server. With this API, you can send messages to a server …

Aug 8, 2025 · Unlike HTTP’s request-response model, WebSockets allow real-time data exchange without repeated requests. Once established, the connection stays open until explicitly closed by …

Apr 30, 2025 · WebSockets are the backbone of modern realtime applications. But what are WebSockets, how do they work, and are they right for your application at scale? In this guide we’ll …

Sep 2, 2024 · You’ll find out how to establish a WebSocket connection and exchange messages, what kind of data can be sent over WebSockets, what types of extensions and subprotocols you can use …

Jan 5, 2026 · This guide explains how WebSockets work under the hood, from the initial connection to ongoing message exchange, and when you should choose WebSockets over traditional HTTP.

Aug 12, 2025 · To obtain a WebSocket connection, given a url, run these steps: Let host be url ’s host. Let port be url ’s port. Let resource name be U+002F (/), followed by the strings in url ’s path …

Nov 2, 2024 · In this comprehensive 2800+ word guide, I‘ll cover everything a beginner needs to know to get started with WebSockets. What Exactly are WebSockets? WebSockets provide full-duplex …

What are WebSockets? WebSockets are a bi-directional, full duplex communications protocol initiated over HTTP. They are commonly used in modern web applications for streaming data and other …

Sep 5, 2025 · WebSockets are a communication protocol that allows two-way communication between a client and a server. Unlike normal HTTP, where the client always has to send a request first, …