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WebSockets vs Alternatives

The cluster centers on discussions about using WebSockets for real-time web communication, frequently comparing them to alternatives like Server-Sent Events (SSE), debating their advantages, limitations, and suitability in different scenarios.

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websocket.io OTP node.js UDP ApiReference docs.rs RFC DevExtreme AFAIK StreamSense websockets websocket sockets web server socket connection events otp streaming

Sample Comments

sampullman • Apr 12, 2025 • View on HN

Websockets work great, don't worry too much about it.

cush • Sep 16, 2022 • View on HN

Maybe answers your question. It does in some cases and not in others. So it might replace your need for websockets.

elb0w • Feb 7, 2013 • View on HN

Cool, but why not just use web sockets?

osrec • Feb 19, 2018 • View on HN

Why would you use this over web sockets?

jdelsman • Aug 17, 2011 • View on HN

Server sent events and WebSockets are the +1 for me!

huetsch • May 30, 2011 • View on HN

What are some potentially practical uses of WebSockets?

bhouston • Jul 2, 2013 • View on HN

Wouldn't web sockets have worked here nicely?

sattoshi • Jul 1, 2023 • View on HN

How does this deal with web-sockets?

dkersten • Jan 28, 2015 • View on HN

I use WebSockets. You could also use Server Sent Events.

bryanh • Sep 10, 2013 • View on HN

Websockets are still your best bet here.