WebSocket Server Guide

Build WebSocket servers for real-time communication with proper connection management and scaling patterns.

Usage

Describe your real-time requirements and this skill will guide you through building a WebSocket server.

Examples

• "Build a WebSocket server for a real-time chat application"
• "Implement live notifications using WebSocket with authentication"
• "Scale WebSocket connections across multiple servers with Redis"

Guidelines

• Implement heartbeat pings to detect dead connections
• Authenticate connections during the WebSocket handshake
• Use rooms or channels to group related connections
• Implement exponential backoff for client reconnection
• Plan for horizontal scaling with a pub/sub backend