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SockJS vs WebSocket-Node

A side-by-side look at SockJS and WebSocket-Node. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SockJS

SockJS

Development

SockJS is a JavaScript library that provides a WebSocket-like object in the browser. It automatically falls back to other transports like HTTP long-polling if WebSockets are not available.

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WebSocket-Node

WebSocket-Node

Development

WebSocket-Node is a WebSocket library for Node.js applications. It allows for real-time, bidirectional communication between the server and clients. Useful for building chat apps, multiplayer games, and other applications that require persistent connections.

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