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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
REST API
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
OAuth
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization
Message Queue
System for asynchronous service communication via messages
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability