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The document discusses web sockets, including their introduction, transmission modes, how they work, why they were created, advantages like real-time communication and reduced network overhead, and disadvantages like browser compatibility issues. Web sockets allow bidirectional communication between clients and servers for real-time web applications.

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Web Socket by PW

The document discusses web sockets, including their introduction, transmission modes, how they work, why they were created, advantages like real-time communication and reduced network overhead, and disadvantages like browser compatibility issues. Web sockets allow bidirectional communication between clients and servers for real-time web applications.

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Web Socket

Lecture CheckList
1. Introduction.

2. Transmission Modes.

3. Web Sockets.

4. Why were web sockets created?

5. Working of Web Sockets.

6. Advantages of Web Sockets.

7. Disadvantages of web sockets.


Introduction
WebSockets is like a superpower for web developers! They are a technology that
allows real-time communication between web browsers and servers, enabling
developers to create highly interactive web applications. With WebSockets, you can
build applications that respond instantly to user actions, display live data feeds, and
much more. Think of WebSockets as a magical portal that connects your web
browser to the server, allowing you to communicate in real time without having to
constantly refresh the page. It's an exciting technology that is revolutionizing how
we interact with the web, and once you start using it, you'll wonder how you ever
built web applications without it!
Transmission Modes
Before understanding web sockets you need to understand the transmission modes.
Transmission modes refer to the direction of data flow between two communication
devices in a computer network.

There are three types of transmission modes:

1. Simplex.

1. Half-Duplex.

1. Full-Duplex.
Web Sockets
A WebSocket is a communication protocol that enables full-duplex and
bidirectional data transfer between a client and a server over the internet. Unlike the
traditional HTTP protocol, which is unidirectional and stateless, WebSockets enable
real-time communication, allowing data to flow back and forth between the server
and the client in real time.
Why were web sockets created?
The traditional HTTP protocol used in web development is designed for client-server
communication, where the client sends a request to the server and the server
responds with a static or dynamic resource. However, this communication is
unidirectional and lacks real-time interaction between the client and server.

With the increasing demand for real-time web applications, there was a need for a
new technology that allowed for bidirectional, real-time communication between
the client and server. This is where WebSockets come in.

Before WebSockets, real-time communication in web applications was achieved


using techniques such as polling or long-polling, where the client would repeatedly
send requests to the server to check for new data. This approach was inefficient and
put a strain on server resources. With WebSockets, the connection between the
client and server is kept open, eliminating the need for repeated requests and
reducing server load.
Working of Web Sockets
Advantages of Web Sockets
WebSockets provide a number of advantages over traditional HTTP-based
communication protocols. Here are some of the key advantages of WebSockets:
1. Real-time communication.

2. Reduced network overhead.

3. Scalability.

4. Reduced server load.

5. Flexibility

6. Security
Disadvantages of web sockets
Although WebSockets provide many advantages over traditional HTTP-based
communication protocols, they also have some disadvantages. Here are some of
the key disadvantages of WebSockets:
1. Browser compatibility..

2. Firewall and proxy issues.

3. Server resource utilization.


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