Key Technologies Powering Node.js Real-Time Applications
Real-time applications are everywhere today--whether it's live chat platforms, collaborative tools like Google Docs, online gaming, or stock trading dashboards. What makes these apps powerful is their ability to deliver instant updates without refreshing the page. At the heart of many such apps is Node.js, a lightweight and efficient JavaScript runtime. In this blog, we'll explore the key technologies that power Node.js real-time applications and why they are essential. WebSockets for Bi-Directional Communication Traditional HTTP communication is request-response based: the client sends a request, and the server responds once. This model falls short when you need real-time updates. Enter WebSockets, a protocol that enables full-duplex communication between client and server. With WebSockets, both parties can send and receive messages independently at any time. For example: In a live chat, when a user sends a message, WebSockets instantly push it to all connected users. In a...