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WebSockets vs Server-Sent-Events vs Long-Polling vs WebRTC vs WebTransport | RxDB - JavaScript Database (rxdb.info)WebSockets Server-Sent Events Long-Polling WebRTC WebTransport real-time communication web development
The article compares different technologies such as WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, Long-Polling, WebRTC, and WebTransport, focusing on their roles in facilitating server to client communication in real-time web applications. It discusses their advantages, limitations, and suitability for various use cases.
Main Points- Explanation of Long PollingLong-polling emulates server push communications with XHR requests and allows more immediate data updates, but introduces potential delays.
- Understanding WebSocketsWebSockets enable full-duplex communication over a single connection, making them suitable for real-time applications requiring low latency and high-frequency updates.
- Insight into Server-Sent EventsServer-Sent Events offer a standard way for one-way communication from server to client, using a single HTTP request with an open connection.
- Overview of WebTransportWebTransport leverages HTTP/3 QUIC protocol for efficient communication but faces adoption challenges due to current browser and framework support.
- Introduction to WebRTCWebRTC supports real-time communication directly within browsers and mobile applications, but primarily focuses on peer-to-peer connections.
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