Repeatedly checking a resource at regular intervals to detect changes, as opposed to being notified (push). Polling is simpler to implement but less efficient.
"We replaced polling with a WebSocket connection — instead of checking every 2 seconds, the server pushes updates instantly."
Repeatedly checking a resource at regular intervals to detect changes, as opposed to being notified (push). Polling is simpler to implement but less efficient.
No — "Polling" is not an acronym or abbreviation. It's used as a standalone term (noun / verb) in IT conversations and documentation.
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Yes: "We replaced polling with a WebSocket connection — instead of checking every 2 seconds, the server pushes updates instantly."
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"Polling" is used as a noun / verb.
Yes — related terms include Webhook, WebSocket, Asynchronous. See "Related Terms" above to explore them.
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