Ajax Push Engine

Ajax Push Engine: Open-Source Real-Time Messaging Server

Ajax Push Engine enables real-time web functionality by using Ajax technology to open a two-way connection between a browser and a server, allowing servers to push data to browsers instantly without explicit requests.

What is Ajax Push Engine?

Ajax Push Engine (APE) is an open-source real-time messaging server designed to enable real-time web functionality. It uses Ajax technology on the client-side and Comet technology on the server-side to open a two-way connection between the browser and the APE server.

Once a connection is established, APE allows the server to instantly push data to the browser without having the browser explicitly request it. This creates a real-time user experience, with data flowing instantly as it becomes available rather than needing timed reloads or polls.

Some key capabilities and use cases enabled by APE include:

• Real-time communication and messaging
• Instant notifications and updates
• Live data streams and dashboards
• Collaborative applications with shared data
• Multiplayer browser games
• Financial data and order book updates

APE is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and scalable. It can handle thousands of simultaneous connections to a server. APE also supports features like channel subscriptions, presence, and message persistence.

Overall, Ajax Push Engine facilitates real-time, dynamic communication between servers and browsers. It brings capabilities historically requiring special plugins or proprietary software directly into the browser using open web standards.

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