WebSocket Real-Time Engine

Implement real-time features using WebSockets with proper connection management, rooms, and reconnection logic.

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WebSocket Real-Time Engine

Build robust real-time features with WebSocket connections.

When to Use

  • Adding real-time chat or notifications
  • Building collaborative editing features
  • Need live data streaming

Instructions

  1. Set up WebSocket server (Socket.io or ws)
  2. Implement connection lifecycle management
  3. Add room-based message routing
  4. Handle reconnection with exponential backoff
  5. Add message queuing for offline clients
  6. Implement heartbeat and timeout detection
  7. Add scaling support with Redis adapter

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