Hacker News with Generative AI: WebSockets

You might not need WebSockets (hntrl.io)
Websockets are powerful tools that have become a fan-favorite for building realtime applications, but you might be using them for all the wrong reasons.
WebSockets, Real-time Applications, Programming, Technology, Optimization
419 points by hntrl 14 days ago | 266 comments
The hidden complexity of scaling WebSockets (composehq.com)
With the rising demand for sync engines and real-time feature, WebSockets have become a critical component for modern applications.
WebSockets, Real-Time Applications, Software Development, Scalability, Networking
194 points by atul-jalan 92 days ago | 68 comments
Back to basics: Why we chose long-polling over websockets (inferable.ai)
Like many teams building real-time systems with Node.js and TypeScript, we've been exploring ways to handle real-time updates at scale. Our system handles hundreds of worker nodes constantly polling our PostgreSQL-backed control plane for new jobs (tool calls issued by agents), while agents themselves continuously pull for execution and chat state updates. What started as an exploration into WebSockets led us to a surprisingly effective "old-school" solution: HTTP long polling with Postgres.
Real-time Systems, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, WebSockets
258 points by lunarcave 111 days ago | 163 comments
Mercure: A WebSocket alternative for server-sent events (github.com/dunglas)
Mercure is a protocol for pushing data updates to web browsers and other HTTP clients in a convenient, fast, reliable, and battery-efficient way.
Web Development, Server-Side, Real-Time Communication, WebSockets
156 points by porjo 114 days ago | 56 comments
Server-Sent Events (SSE) Are Underrated (igorstechnoclub.com)
Most developers know about WebSockets, but Server-Sent Events (SSE) offer a simpler, often overlooked alternative that deserves more attention. Let's explore why this technology is underrated and how it can benefit your applications.
Web Development, Server-Side, Technology, Programming, WebSockets
338 points by Igor_Wiwi 121 days ago | 150 comments
Secure Web Sockets (ycombinator.com)
Hello, I am trying to implement encrypted messaging into my Python/Flask app. I want to use public key encryption. What is a good library I can use to implement it?
Python, Flask, WebSockets, Encryption
5 points by theHackerPerson 190 days ago | 1 comments
Discord Reduced WebSocket Traffic by 40% (discord.com)
At Discord, we’re always thinking about ways to improve our services and increase performance. After all, the faster our app gets, the sooner you can return to your friends and conversations!
Performance Optimization, WebSockets, Discord
174 points by hampus 218 days ago | 115 comments