Server-Sent Events (SSE) Are Underrated

Server-Sent Events (SSE) provide a simpler alternative to WebSockets for one-way, server-to-client communication. They leverage standard HTTP protocols, are resource-efficient, and work well with existing HTTP infrastructure like load balancers and proxies. SSEs automatically handle reconnections and are ideal for real-time applications such as news feeds, stock tickers, and collaborative editing. While primarily text-based, they require separate requests for client-to-server communication and may need polyfills for older browser support.