WebSocket Interceptors
Utilize WebSocket interceptors to perform pre-processing and post-processing of messages and connection events.
Welcome to Interceptors!
In Spring WebSockets, Interceptors act like gatekeepers or event listeners that can observe and modify the WebSocket lifecycle.
They allow you to perform actions like logging, authentication, or modifying data at specific points during a connection or message exchange.
Lifecycle Hooks
Think of the WebSocket process:
- Handshake: Initial HTTP request to upgrade to WebSocket.
- Connection: WebSocket link is established.
- Message Exchange: Data flows between client and server.
- Disconnection: WebSocket link closes.
Interceptors let you "hook" into these stages.