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WebSocket
Quick Definition
Protocol for full-duplex real-time communication over TCP
Full Definition
A protocol providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection for real-time data.
Examples
chat applications, live feeds, gaming, collaborative editing
Related Terms
http
real-time
server-sent-events
More Backend Terms
gRPC
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs
API Versioning
Maintaining multiple API versions for backward compatibility
Middleware
Software processing requests between OS and applications
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information