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Server Sent Events
Quick Definition
Server-to-client unidirectional real-time updates over HTTP
Full Definition
A technology enabling servers to push real-time updates to clients over an HTTP connection unidirectionally.
Examples
live notifications, progress updates, streaming dashboards
Related Terms
websocket
real-time
http
More Backend Terms
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests
Load Balancing
Distributing traffic across multiple backend servers
Saga Pattern
Pattern managing distributed transactions with compensating actions
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events