WebSocket

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Definition

Communication protocol providing full-duplex communication over a single TCP connection. Like having a phone conversation where both parties can talk simultaneously.

Real-World Example

Chat applications use WebSocket to enable real-time messaging where messages appear instantly without refreshing.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide support for WebSocket connections, enabling real-time communication in cloud applications.

AWS
Amazon API Gateway WebSocket API
AZ
Azure Web PubSub
GCP
Cloud Run with WebSockets
OCI
OCI WebSocket API

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