WebSocket and Streaming Testing

Chat applications, live dashboards, and online games are examples of real-time applications. They demand constant, fast updates and immediate interaction.

Traditional HTTP testing, which relies on a request-response model, doesn't fully capture the behavior of these dynamic systems. We need specific tools and methods to test them effectively.

WebSockets provide a persistent, bi-directional communication channel over a single TCP connection. This means both the client and server can send data to each other at any time.

Unlike HTTP, which opens and closes connections for each request, WebSockets establish an initial 'handshake' and then maintain an open connection for continuous, 'full-duplex' communication. This makes them ideal for real-time interactions.