Choosing Between Long Polling vs WebSockets for Server Updates

This post discusses the differences between long polling and WebSockets and provides guidelines on when to use each technology. It highlights that WebSockets are suitable for applications that require full-duplex communication, low latency, scalability, and robust error handling. On the other hand, long polling is recommended for applications that don't need bi-directional communication, can tolerate near real-time communication, have limited bandwidth, and prioritize simplicity or time to market.