Hi everyone,
I’m working on a website where real-time data updates are crucial—think live notifications, chat messages, or dynamic dashboards. I want to ensure users see updates instantly without having to refresh the page.
I know there are several ways to achieve this, like:
Polling (regularly requesting the server for updates)
WebSockets (persistent two-way communication)
Server-Sent Events (SSE)
Using third-party services like Firebase or Pusher
But I’m unsure which approach would be the best in terms of performance, scalability, ease of implementation, and browser compatibility. Also, are there any pitfalls or best practices I should be aware of?
Has anyone successfully implemented real-time updates on their site? What technology did you use, and what made it the right choice? Would love to hear your experiences or recommendations!
Thanks in advance!