Introduction

Introduction to HTTP

Introduction to TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

How WebSockets Work?

Polling & Long Polling

Hello World w/ WebSockets

Understanding the WebSockets Code

Setting up a WebSocket Client 

Add a Status Indicator on Client

Using JSON for Transmitting Data

Understanding Statefulness & Stickyness

Introduction to Socket.io

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Why use Socket.io? 

Server Setup

Hello World Example

Recreating Mini App in Socket.io

Broadcasting

Emit with Acknowledgement

Understanding Rooms

Leaving a Room

Slack App Project

Setting up React

Setting up UI & Logic

Setup Websockets

Adding Username

Deduping Messages

Adding Typing Indicator

Testing the App

Understand & Implement WebSockets for production ready applications

Me alongside a team of developers, creators, designers are building the best interactive programming courses here.

Mehul Mohan


In the world of interactive, engaging, and real-time applications, WebSockets play a crucial role. The secret sauce behind real-time chat applications, live sports updates, or online multiplayer games is this innovative technology – WebSockets.

WebSockets enable a persistent, two-way communication channel between a client and a server. Not confined by the traditional request-response cycle, WebSockets allow the server to send data to the client without user-prompted requests, unlike HTTP.

This course unravels the concepts of network protocols, progressing to a hands-on implementation of a Slack App using WebSockets. Through the use of 'ws' and 'socket.io' libraries, you'll explore the fascinating world of rooms architecture. The course's strength lies in its practical approach, offering a rich, engaging learning experience that lasts.

By course end, you'll not only comprehend how WebSockets work but also be adept at applying them in real-world applications. The skills you gain will open doors to creating chat applications, pushing real-time updates, and more, making your web development ventures exciting and interactive.

Certificate Details

WebSocket Fundamentals with Socket.io

Course Goals

Mehul Mohan