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Learn WebSockets

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WebSockets is a robust protocol that enables real-time, two-way communication between servers and clients, making it ideal for building dynamic and interactive web applications. In this course, you'll explore how WebSockets work in tandem with HTTP, learn their advantages, and gain hands-on experience implementing them in real-world projects.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to WebSockets: Learn the concepts underlying all WebSocket applications, including the WebSocket handshake, persistence, and communication patterns.
    • Lesson: What Are WebSockets?
    • Quiz: Introduction to WebSockets
  • Build a WebSocket Application: Level up your conceptual knowledge by learning the `ws` package and the `WebSocket` API to build a WebSocket application.
    • Lesson: WebSockets Tutorial: Chatroom
    • Quiz: Build a WebSocket Application
    • Project: Hot Potato

Taught by

Kenny Lin

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