Tag: web socket

Web Socket

Posted on by lechuck park

with a Claude’s help
The image is a diagram that explains the differences between HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and WebSocket communication. Let me summarize the key points:

  1. HTTP REQ/RES (Request/Response):
    • The request is sent from the client (laptop icon) to the server (globe icon).
    • The response is sent back from the server to the client.
    • The <Req> and <Res> are separate connections, and the communication is bi-directional (one connection only).
    • All data is transferred via the HTTP protocol payload.
  2. WebSocket:
    • The WebSocket is established between the client (laptop icon) and server (globe icon).
    • The <Req> and <Res> are working in one connection, which is bi-directional.
    • Data Transferring is working on a socket (not HTTP Req/Res).
    • A TCP socket is commonly used for WebSocket data transfer.
    • WebSocket data transfer is described as “light & fast Transmission (more real time)”.

Overall, the diagram illustrates the differences between the traditional HTTP request-response model and the WebSocket communication, which provides a more efficient, real-time data transfer mechanism.