SMRTR ProgrammingJul 22, 2025Dev.to

Building Real-Time Web Apps with WebTransport (Replacing WebSockets?)

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WebTransport, built on QUIC and HTTP/3, is a promising technology for real-time web applications. It offers advantages over WebSockets, including better network resilience, multiple data streams, and improved performance for large data transfers. Currently available in Chrome and Edge, WebTransport may become the preferred choice for applications requiring low-latency streaming, high-frequency updates, or parallel data handling. Developers working on advanced real-time projects should consider exploring its capabilities.

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