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Is WebSocket good for chat app?
Web developers use WebSocket to build chat applications, multiplayer games, SDKs, or user interfaces exposing server-side services in real-time and so much more.
Can mobile apps use WebSockets?
Definitely, a WebSocket web app will run on any HTML5-compliant browser, including mobile browsers such as Safari for iOS and Chrome for mobile. Therefore, there are no worries about compatibility issues with smartphones.
Do WhatsApp uses WebSockets?
Additionally, Whatsapp uses HTML5 WebSockets which communication technology which facilitates two-way communication.
Which is the best protocol for chat?
Table of instant messaging protocols
| Protocol | Creator | End-to-end encryption |
|---|---|---|
| MSNP (Windows Live Messenger, etc.) | Microsoft | No |
| MTProto (Telegram) | Telegram Messenger LLP | No end-to-end encryption for group chats |
| Mumble | Thorvald Natvig | No |
| OSCAR (AIM, ICQ) | AOL | No |
What is WebSocket support?
The WebSocket protocol enables interaction between a web browser (or other client application) and a web server with lower overhead than half-duplex alternatives such as HTTP polling, facilitating real-time data transfer from and to the server.
What is a WebSocket used for?
The WebSocket API is an advanced technology that makes it possible to open a two-way interactive communication session between the user’s browser and a server. With this API, you can send messages to a server and receive event-driven responses without having to poll the server for a reply.
Should I use WebSocket?
When a WebSocket is typically better When a client needs to react quickly to a change (especially one it cannot predict), a WebSocket may be best. Consider a chat application that allows multiple users to chat in real-time. If WebSockets are used, each user can both send and receive messages in real-time.
What technology does WhatsApp use?
WhatsApp uses a customized version of the open standard Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP).