WebSockets Crash Course - Handshake, Use-Cases, Pros & Cons and More

Dive into a comprehensive 48-minute video tutorial on WebSockets technology, exploring its bidirectional, full-duplex protocol for client-server communication over the web. Learn about the WebSocket handshake process, discover various use cases including real-time applications like chat systems and live feeds, and gain hands-on experience by building a server and client using WebSockets. Examine the pros and cons of this technology, compare it with alternatives, and understand when to implement WebSockets in your projects. Follow along with provided source code examples and gain insights into HTTP, WebSocket compatibility, and potential challenges in load balancing and proxy environments.