Overview
A protocol providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection.
Detailed Description
WebSocket is a computer communications protocol, providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection. The WebSocket protocol was standardized by the IETF as RFC 6455 in 2011, and the WebSocket API in Web IDL is being standardized by the W3C.
Use Cases & Examples
- ✓Real-time chat applications
- ✓Live data feeds
- ✓Multiplayer games
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