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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
API Gateway
Server managing API traffic between clients and services
Caching
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance
RabbitMQ
Open-source message broker for reliable async messaging
Load Balancing
Distributing traffic across multiple backend servers
OAuth
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources