Socket.io with TypeScript
Using Socket.io with TypeScript can help catch errors early and provide better development experience with type checking. Server-side Example (TypeScript): Client-side Example (TypeScript):
Scaling Socket.io
Scaling Socket.io applications often involves using a message broker like Redis to handle multiple server instances. Server-side Example with Redis:
Real-World Use Cases
7.1. Chat Applications Socket.io is frequently used in chat applications for real-time message delivery, notifications, and user presence tracking. 7.2. Collaborative Tools Real-time collaboration tools, such as document editors and whiteboards, use Socket.io to synchronize changes across multiple clients. 7.3. Live Notifications Web applications that require live notifications (e.g., news feeds, stock price updates) benefit […]
Advanced Features of Socket.io
6.1. Rooms and Namespaces Rooms and namespaces allow for more organized communication: 6.2. Middleware Socket.io allows you to use middleware for handling authentication and other pre-processing tasks before a client connects or emits an event. Server-side Example: Client-side Example: 6.3. Broadcasting You can use broadcasting to send messages to all clients except the sender or […]
Basic Setup
2.1. Server Setup 2.2. Client Setup