How Do Websockets Work ✨

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Websockets enable bidirectional real-time communication between client and server, making them more efficient than HTTP request response, short polling, long polling, and server-sent events for certain use cases. The process involves an initial handshake to open a connection, transferring data in frames, and a closing handshake to terminate the connection. Despite its efficiency, websockets require a persistent connection and come with server resource limitations.

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Trae - Sponsored1. Opening a Websocket Connection2. Transferring Data Through Websockets3. Closing a Websocket ConnectionReferences

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