A protocol providing a persistent two-way communication channel between client and server over a single TCP connection. Used for real-time features like chat, live updates, and collaborative editing.
"The live dashboard uses WebSockets — the server pushes metric updates every second without the client needing to poll."
A protocol providing a persistent two-way communication channel between client and server over a single TCP connection. Used for real-time features like chat, live updates, and collaborative editing.
No — "WebSocket" is not an acronym or abbreviation. It's used as a standalone term (noun) in IT conversations and documentation.
"WebSocket" is pronounced /ˈwebˌsɒkɪt/. Use the "Listen" button above to hear it spoken aloud.
Yes: "The live dashboard uses WebSockets — the server pushes metric updates every second without the client needing to poll."
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"WebSocket" is used as a noun.
Yes — related terms include HTTP, Polling, Asynchronous. See "Related Terms" above to explore them.
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