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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
gRPC
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
REST API
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources
Middleware
Software processing requests between OS and applications