WebSockets vs. HTTP Polling
Compare and contrast WebSockets with traditional HTTP polling and long polling techniques, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Why Real-Time Matters
In modern apps, waiting is not an option — we expect instant chat, prices, and scores. It all comes down to how the client and server communicate.
Traditional HTTP Polling
HTTP polling is the oldest trick: the client asks the server for new data at fixed intervals, getting a response even when nothing has changed.
All lessons in this course
- Understanding Real-Time Communication
- WebSockets vs. HTTP Polling
- WebSocket Protocol Fundamentals
- Server-Sent Events vs WebSockets