Long Polling

A communication technique where a client holds a request open until the server has new data or a timeout occurs, reducing repeated polling requests.

A network protocol providing full-duplex, real-time communication channels over a single TCP connection.

A server-push technology enabling a client to receive automatic, real-time updates from a server over a single HTTP connection.

A fundamental message exchange pattern where a client sends a request and a server returns a corresponding response.

A network protocol designed for continuous real-time data transmission between clients and servers with minimal latency.

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