Server-Sent Events Beat WebSockets for 95% of Real-Time Apps (Here's Why)
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Most developers default to WebSockets for real-time features, but 95% of applications only need server-to-client communication. Server-Sent Events (SSE) provide simpler implementation, better debugging, auto-reconnect, and work seamlessly with existing HTTP infrastructure while delivering equivalent performance for dashboards, notifications, and streaming responses.
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