Explore the technical underpinnings of real-time collaboration tools in this conference talk from Conf42 Platform Engineering 2024. Delve into the world of collaborative components, focusing on the implementation of mouse pointers as a key example. Learn how to build these components through a detailed code breakdown, understand the pubsub design pattern, and discover the crucial role of websockets in enabling real-time communication. Gain insights into practical applications of these collaborative elements in various platforms and tools. The talk covers introductory concepts, provides in-depth technical explanations, and concludes with valuable resources for further exploration.
Overview
Syllabus
intro
introduction and speaker background
understanding collaborative components
examples of collaborative components
deep dive into mouse pointers
building mouse pointers: code breakdown
implementing pubsub design pattern
websockets: the secret to real-time communication
real-world applications of collaborative components
resources and conclusion
Taught by
Conf42
