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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
Saga Pattern
Pattern managing distributed transactions with compensating actions
Serverless
Cloud model running code on-demand without server management
Authorization
Determining what resources a user can access
Message Queue
System for asynchronous service communication via messages
API Versioning
Maintaining multiple API versions for backward compatibility
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs