topic: Nodejs intro to socketIO

Hard Prerequisites
IMPORTANT: Please review these prerequisites, they include important information that will help you with this content.
  • TOPICS: Node
  • TOPICS: Introduction to Ajax

    • What is Socket.io?

    Socket.io is Node.js library that enables real-time, bidirectional and event-based communication between web-clients and the server. It consists of a client-side library for the browser and a Node.js server. In simple english, refer here.

    WebSockets:

    Before reviewing the content below, make sure you have a grasp of Socket.io and AJAX.

    Understanding the differences between Socket.io and AJAX:

    Installation:

    Video Tutorials:

    These tutorials should help cement your knowledge on Socket.io.

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