How Do Websockets Work?
A WebSocket is a persistent connection between a client and server. WebSockets provide a bidirectional, full-duplex communications channel that operates over HTTP through a single TCP/IP socket connection. At its core, the WebSocket protocol facilitates message passing between a client and server. This article provides an introduction to the WebSocket protocol, including what problem WebSockets solve, and an overview of how WebSockets are described at the protocol level. ...