WebSocket vs Server-Sent Events: Choosing the Right Real-Time Pattern for Your App
javascript
dev.to
There's a moment in every web developer's career when a client says, "Can we make this update in real time?" — and you realize polling every five seconds isn't going to cut it anymore. That moment is when you need to make a clear-headed decision: WebSocket or Server-Sent Events (SSE)? Both solve real-time communication, but they do it differently, and picking the wrong one creates architectural headaches down the road. This article breaks down both technologies with practical code examples, rea