SMRTR ProgrammingDec 25, 2024Daily.dev

Server-Sent Events (SSE) Are Underrated

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Server-Sent Events (SSE) offer a simpler alternative to WebSockets for one-way, server-to-client communication over HTTP. SSE excels in scenarios like real-time news feeds, stock tickers, and progress bars, providing automatic reconnection, resource efficiency, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

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