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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
Middleware
Software processing requests between OS and applications
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
Rate Limiting
Controlling request frequency within a time period
Repository Pattern
Design pattern abstracting data access behind an interface
gRPC
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
Load Balancing
Distributing traffic across multiple backend servers