SSE is simpler than WebSockets: HTTP, auto-reconnect, one-way streaming. Perfect for dashboards, AI responses, and server→client updates. Learn when to use it.
Choose the right real-time communication pattern. Compare WebSocket full-duplex with SSE unidirectional and long polling. Learn sticky sessions, load balancing, and when polling is fine.
In the world of web development, real-time updates are increasingly becoming a standard requirement for modern web applications. Whether it's updating live scores, notifications, or stock prices, users expect to see changes reflected in real-time without needing to refresh the page.