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WebSocket Communication

Definition

WebSockets upgrade an HTTP connection into a persistent TCP connection, allowing real-time, bidirectional, event-driven communication.

Explain Like I'm New

A dedicated phone line between the browser and the server that stays open 24/7.

Interview Questions

basic

  • What is the core concept of WebSockets?
  • What are the pros and cons of WebSockets?

intermediate

  • How does WebSockets impact SEO and initial page load times?
  • When would you NOT choose to use WebSockets?

advanced

  • How does WebSockets fit into a heavily scaled microservices architecture?
  • What are the security implications of WebSockets?

trick

  • Can you combine WebSockets with other rendering strategies on the same page?

Flash Cards

Question

Define WebSockets.

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Answer

WebSockets is a critical architectural pattern in frontend design.

Question

What is the main tradeoff of WebSockets?

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Answer

Usually a tradeoff between Server CPU usage, TTFB (Time to First Byte), and Client CPU usage.