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websocat
Command-line client for WebSockets, like netcat (or curl)
Netcat, curl and socat for WebSockets. Command-line client for WebSockets, like netcat (or curl) for ws:// with advanced socat-like functions. Connecting to and serving WebSockets from the command line. Executing external program and making it communicate to WebSocket using stdin/stdout. Text and binary modes, converting between lines (or null-terminated records) and messages. Inetd mode, UNIX sockets (including abstract namespaced on Linux). Integration with Nginx using TCP or UNIX sockets. Directly using unauthenticated SOCKS5 servers for connecting to WebSockets and listening WebSocket connections. Auto-reconnect and connection-reuse modes. Linux, Windows, and Mac support, with pre-built executables. Low-level WebSocket clients and servers with an overridable underlying transport connection, e.g. calling an external program to serve as a transport for websocat (for SSL, proxying, etc.). -
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Java WebSockets
A barebones WebSocket client and server implementation
This repository contains a barebones WebSocket server and client implementation written in 100% Java. The underlying classes are implemented java.nio, which allows for a non-blocking event-driven model (similar to the WebSocket API for web browsers). The org.java_websocket.server.WebSocketServer abstract class implements the server-side of the WebSocket Protocol. A WebSocket server by itself doesn't do anything except establish socket connections though HTTP. After that it's up to your subclass to add purpose. The org.java_websocket.client.WebSocketClient abstract class can connect to valid WebSocket servers. The constructor expects a valid ws:// or wss:// URI to connect to. Important events onOpen, onClose, onMessage and onError get fired throughout the life of the WebSocketClient, and must be implemented in your subclass. -
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Mongoose Embedded Web Server
An embedded web server
Mongoose is a networking library for C/C++. It implements event-driven non-blocking APIs for TCP, UDP, HTTP, WebSocket, MQTT. It is designed for connecting devices and bringing them online. On the market since 2004, used by vast number of open source and commercial products - it even runs on the International Space Station! Mongoose makes embedded network programming fast, robust, and easy. Cross-platform, works on Linux/UNIX, MacOS, Windows, Android, FreeRTOS, etc. Supported embedded architectures: ESP32, NRF52, STM32, NXP, and more. Built-in protocols: plain TCP/UDP, HTTP, MQTT, Websocket. SSL/TLS support: mbedTLS, OpenSSL or custom (via API). Used to solve a wide range of business needs, like implementing Web UI interface on devices, RESTful API services, telemetry data exchange, remote control for a product, remote software updates, remote monitoring, and others. -
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socket.io
Realtime application framework (Node.JS server)
socket.io is a JavaScript library that allows for realtime, bi-directional communication between web clients and servers. It is composed of two parts: a Node.js server and a JavaScript client library that runs in the browser. socket.io is focused on both reliability and speed, delivering an immensely powerful, fast and yet easy to use realtime engine that’s used by just about everyone: from Microsoft Office and Zendesk to hackathon winners and small startups. It’s considered one of the most depended-upon npm modules, and works on every platform, browser or device. -
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Socket.IO-Client-Swift
Socket.IO-client for iOS/OS X
Socket.IO-client for iOS/OS X. Supports Socket.IO server 2.0+/3.0+/4.0+. Supports Binary, supports Polling and WebSockets, and supports TLS/SSL. Requires Swift 4/5 and Xcode 10.x. Add the project as a dependency to your Package.swift. Add the Starscream and SocketIO frameworks to your projects and follow the usual Carthage process. -
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websocketd
Turn any program that uses STDIN/STDOUT into a WebSocket server
websocketd is the WebSocket daemon. It takes care of handling the WebSocket connections, launching your programs to handle the WebSockets, and passing messages between programs and web-browser. If you can run your program from the command line, you can write WebSocket endpoints. Just read incoming text from stdin and write outgoing text to stdout. Messaging is simple. Each inbound WebSocket connection runs your program in a dedicated process. Connections are isolated by process. Available for Linux, OSX, Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD and Solaris. Serves your static HTML, JavaScript, etc. Route different URLs to different programs. Dynamic generate content over HTTP too. Out-of-the-box support for serving content using HTTPS and WSS. Restrict which pages can make WebSocket connections. Interact with your WebSocket programs before you've built your frontend. -
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Scarlet
A Retrofit inspired WebSocket client for Kotlin, Java, and Android
A Retrofit-inspired WebSocket client for Kotlin, Java, and Android. We are working on a new version of Scarlet that supports other persistent connection protocols: ServerSentEvent, Socket IO, STOMP, and MQTT. It can be found on the 0.2.x branch. -
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Tyrus
Eclipse Tyrus is the open source JSR 356 - Java API for WebSocket
Eclipse Tyrus is the open source JSR 356 - Java API for WebSocket reference implementation for easy development of WebSocket applications.Eclipse Tyrus is also a Jakarta WebSocket 2.0 compatible implementation. WebSocket protocol defined by IETF provides bi-directional communication between the server and the remote host. The pros are mainly the ability to communicate both ways, low latency and small communication overhead. Therefore Tyrus and WebSocket in general are suitable for web applications that require sending a huge volume of relatively small messages like online games or market ticker broadcasting. -
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WebSocket ++
C++ websocket client/server library
WebSocket++'s goal is to provide a flexible set of tools for building a wide variety of WebSocket based applications wrapped by low or zero overhead abstractions. It is not opinionated. If something can be practically replacable (with low overhead) based on the user's preference then it is. It accomplishes this via a policy based design built using C++ template metaprogramming. WebSocket++ is a cross platform open source (BSD license) header only C++ library that implements RFC6455 (The WebSocket Protocol) and RFC7692 (Compression Extensions for WebSocket). It allows integrating WebSocket client and server functionality into C++ programs. In its most common configuration full featured network I/O is provided by the Asio Networking Library. Bundled config packages provide sane defaults so most users can get started quickly. As they understand their solution better and want to optimize, the default components can be reconfigured or replaced entirely and transparently. -
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WebSockets
Implementation of the WebSocket protocol, along with client and server
Implementation of the WebSocket protocol, along with client and server integration components. -
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deepstream
deepstream.io server
The open realtime server: fast and secure events, data-sync and rpc for mobile, web & iOT Authenticate, audit and permission everything from the user down to each message. Interactive JSON documents that can be edited and observed. Changes are persisted and synced across clients and saved in cache/storage. Clients can register functions to be called by other clients. deep stream will smartly route requests and responses. Query deep stream for online users and subscribe to login/logout events. Let your services be told whenever a new topic is subscribed to, letting you serve realtime data on demand. -
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socketify.py
Bringing Http/Https and WebSockets High Performance servers for PyPy3
Socketify.py is a reliable, high-performance Python web framework for building large-scale app backends and microservices. With no precedents websocket performance and a really fast HTTP server that can delivery encrypted TLS 1.3 quicker than most alternative servers can do even unencrypted, cleartext messaging. -
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µWebSockets
Compliant web server for the most demanding of applications
Being meticulously optimized for speed and memory footprint, µWebSockets is fast enough to do encrypted TLS 1.3 messaging quicker than most alternative servers can do even unencrypted, cleartext messaging. Furthermore, we partake in Google's OSS-Fuzz with a ~95% daily fuzzing coverage with no sanitizer issues. LGTM scores us flawless A+ from having zero CodeQL alerts and we compile with pedantic warning levels. µWebSockets is written entirely in C & C++ but has a seamless integration for Node.js backends. This allows for rapid scripting of powerful apps, using widespread competence. We've been fully standards compliant with a perfect Autobahn|Testsuite score since 2016. Companies with everything to lose rely on µWebSockets on a daily basis - we power the trading APIs of Bitfinex.com & Kraken.com, handling volumes of multiple billions of USD every day. Other companies include Trello, where µWebSockets is serving their 50 million users with real-time board updates. -
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A simple WebSocket server
A simple WebSocket server
A simple WebSocket server. -
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Laravel WebSockets
Websockets for Laravel
Laravel WebSockets is a package for Laravel 5.7 and up that will get your application started with WebSockets in no time. It has a drop-in Pusher API replacement, a debug dashboard, real-time statistics and even allows you to create custom WebSocket controllers. -
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LaravelS
LaravelS is an out-of-the-box adapter between Laravel/Lumen and Swoole
LaravelS is an out-of-the-box adapter between Laravel/Lumen and Swoole. LaravelS uses Swoole's Synchronous IO mode, the larger the worker_num setting, the better the concurrency performance, but it will cause more memory usage and process switching overhead. If one request takes 100ms, in order to provide 1000QPS concurrency, at least 100 Worker processes need to be configured. Create WebSocket Handler class, and implement interface WebSocketHandlerInterface. The instant is automatically instantiated when start, you do not need to manually create it. -
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Netty-socketio
Socket.IO server implemented on Java
This project is an open-source Java implementation of Socket.IO server. Based on Netty server framework. Supports 0.7...0.9.16 (netty-socketio 1.6.6) and 1.0+ (netty-socketio latest version) version of Socket.IO-client. Supports distributed broadcast across netty-socketio nodes (Redisson, Hazelcast). Supports OSGi, supports Spring, lock-free and thread-safe implementation, and declarative handler configuration via annotations. YourKit is kindly supporting this open source project with its full-featured Java Profiler. YourKit, LLC is the creator of innovative and intelligent tools for profiling Java and .NET applications. CentOS, 1 CPU, 4GB RAM runned on VM, CPU 10%, Memory 15%, 6000 xhr-long polling sessions or 15000 websockets sessions, 4000 messages per second. -
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PHPSocket.IO
A server side alternative implementation of socket.io
phpSocket.io is a PHP implementation of the popular Socket.IO real-time communication protocol. It enables real-time, bidirectional communication between web clients and servers using WebSockets, with a syntax and structure similar to the original Node.js version. Built on top of Workerman, phpSocket.io is capable of handling thousands of concurrent connections and is ideal for building chat apps, live notifications, and collaborative tools in PHP. -
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RESTinio
HTTP/WebSocket server C++14 library
RESTinio is a header-only C++14 library that gives you an embedded HTTP/WebSocket server. It is based on the standalone version of ASIO and is targeted primarily for the asynchronous processing of HTTP requests. Since v.0.4.1 Boost::ASIO (1.66 or higher) is also supported. Consider the task of writing a C++ application that must support some REST API, RESTinio represents our solution for that task. Server runs on the main thread, and responds to all requests with a hello-world message. Of course, you've got access to the structure of a given HTTP request, so you can apply complex logic for handling requests. Async request handling. Cannot get the response data immediately? That's ok, store the request handle somewhere and/or pass it to another execution context and get back to it when the data is ready. -
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Ratchet WebSocket
Asynchronous WebSocket server
Ratchet is a loosely coupled PHP library providing developers with tools to create real time, bi-directional applications between clients and servers over WebSockets. Write your own chat (aka "Hello World!" for sockets) application in a matter of minutes. After understanding "the new flow", event driven programming, compared to traditional HTTP request/response - writing any application on top of Ratchet becomes fast and easy. Ratchet provides many components for you to pick and choose from to easily add functionality. The component architecture allows you to focus on functionality with the ability to reuse and add or remove other component functionality. Ratchet is fully PSR-4 compliant, so it naturally plays well with others. Leveraging components from Symfony2, development should feel similar to many. Ratchet passes all WebSocket tests to ensure it works on all supported browsers. -
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Rhubarb
A WebSocket library optimized for multiplayer JS games
Rhubarb is a lightweight WebSocket library for multiplayer HTML5 games. It is originally designed to be used by the ROYGBIV Engine. However, it can be used outside of ROYGBIV as well. Javascript is slow, therefore we want to have as much main-process-power as we can in order to do game related calculations, graphics rendering and achieving 60 FPS. For multiplayer games achieving 60 FPS gets even more complicated given that transferring data over WebSockets is a slow operation. It also triggers GC activity by copying the transferred data (if JSON is the preferred way), which eventually slows down the main thread as well. -
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Socket.IO-client Java
A Socket.IO client library for Java
This is the Socket.IO Client Library for Java, which is simply ported from the JavaScript client. The latest artifact is available on Maven Central. There are several ways to handle events that are transmitted between the server and the client. Add the listener function to the end of the listeners array for the event named eventName. Add a one-time listener function for the event named eventName. Remove the specified listener from the listener array for the event named eventName. Remove all listeners for the specific eventName. Remove all listeners (for any event). Besides emitting and listening to events, the Socket instance has a few attributes that may be of use in your application. Each new connection is assigned a random 20-characters identifier. -
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Soketi
Just another simple, fast, and resilient open-source WebSockets server
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WebSockets in C
WebSockets in C for Embedded Applications
WIC is a C99 implementation of rfc6455 websockets designed for embedded applications. WIC decouples the websocket protocol from the transport layer. This makes it possible to use WIC over any transport layer assuming that you are prepared to do the integration work. -
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arduinoWebSockets
arduinoWebSockets
A WebSocket Server and Client for Arduino based on RFC6455.
Guide to Open Source WebSocket Servers
Open source websocket servers are an important part of web development, as they provide a way to connect browsers and web applications with each other in real-time. They can be used for a variety of purposes, from streaming data to creating multiplayer games. A websocket server is essentially a TCP server that runs over the web and uses the websocket protocol to communicate with clients. This allows for two-way communication between connected browsers and servers, allowing them to exchange messages in real time without having to reload the page. Some of the most popular open source websocket servers include Socket.io, Ratchet, WAMP, Faye and WebSocketClientServer.
Socket.io is one of the most widely used open source websocket servers due to its powerful features such as robust event handling and support for multiple transport protocols like XHR polling, HTML streaming and more. It also provides easy access to popular libraries like jQuery and Backbone so developers can quickly build interactive applications using these frameworks. Additionally, it has many built-in features such as connection persistence and binary data support which makes it convenient for developers working on complex projects.
Ratchet is another popular open source websocket server designed specifically for PHP applications. It supports multiple protocols including its own native protocol known as WAMP (Websockets Application Messaging Protocol) along with HTTP Streaming Protocols including HTTTP 1/1 upgrade mechanism that allows browser clients to upgrade their connection requests when needed during long connections. It also provides API hooks which make it easier for developers to integrate their own custom authentication methods into their existing applications or create their own messaging systems from scratch using Ratchet’s library of components.
WAMP (Websockets Application Messaging Protocol) is an open protocol that enables communication between client-server applications over WebSockets connections while supporting both RPC (Remote Procedure Calls) scripting across different programming languages such as JavaScript on the client side and Python or PHP on the server side. Additionally, WAMP includes traditional Unix signal handlers which allow developers greater control over how incoming messages are handled by application logic written on either side without needing special code each time a message arrives at either end point. Thanks this flexibility, WAMP avoids unnecessary message flooding due to misconfigured tools or software bugs making it perfect choice for large scale distributed systems.
Faye is another high performance open source websocket server offering publish/subscribe messaging features, enabling efficient one-to-many communications through backend services. Its architecture design allows users who subscribe topics receive updates whenever messages published onto those topic are received by Faye server. Furthermore, Faye provide application level security measures via token based authentication along with TLS encryption support ensuring secure transmission transmissions between clients. Lastly, Faye supports many commonly used transports including WebSockets, XMLHttpRequest, JSONP & SSE making it easier than ever before integrate component into existing system architectures effectively.
WebSocketClientServer is another great open source WebSocketServer implementation that provides an easy interface allowing developers easily get up running without having learn too much new technology stack from scratch. It utilizes Java NIO techniques utilizing non blocking IO techniques providing efficient memory usage within backend services while still maintaining low latency communication performances even under extreme load scenarios thanks careful multi threading management implemented within underlying codebase itself. Furthermore, unlike some other server alternatives mentioned here, this library provides ability customize header information sent back forth between clients further enhancing potential security aspects when necessary terms of certain projects demands arise from client requirements if needed be done properly.
In conclusion, open source websocket servers provide an efficient way to connect browsers and web applications in real time. There are a variety of popular open source websocket servers available that offer different features and advantages making them suitable for various projects. Some of the most popular include Socket.io, Ratchet, WAMP, Faye and WebSocketClientServer.
Open Source WebSocket Servers Features
- Authentication: Open source websocket servers provide support for authentication, allowing the server to confirm the identity of each connection and ensuring that only authorized users are able to communicate with it.
- Encryption: Communication between connected clients is encrypted by open source websocket servers, protecting sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized third parties.
- Low Latency Messages: Websockets allow for significantly lower latency communication than traditional web technologies like HTTP or AJAX. This allows for real-time events and updates and makes applications more responsive.
- Publish/Subscribe Messaging System: Publish/subscribe messaging systems allow clients to subscribe to topics so that they can receive messages about specific topics without having to actively request them from the server each time.
- Push Notifications: Open source websocket servers allow applications to push notifications directly to a client’s browser, providing an instant notification system when new content is available or an event has occurred.
- Scalability: Websockets provide a high level of scalability as they are designed with concurrent connections in mind and can handle large numbers of active connections at once without affecting performance.
- Cross-Domain Communication: Websockets provide the ability to communicate with other domains with minimal overhead, making it easier to develop distributed applications.
What Are the Different Types of Open Source WebSocket Servers?
- Ratchet: Ratchet is a PHP-based websocket server that enables real-time, bi-directional communication between multiple clients. It works with various versions of PHP and WAMP.
- Node.js: Node.js is an open source JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create highly scalable web applications quickly and easily. It has built-in support for websockets, allowing real-time data transfer between clients in an asynchronous way.
- Autobahn: Autobahn is an open source framework for creating websocket applications. It allows developers to put together both client and server components, which makes it easier to create interactive web applications. It also supports WebSockets and HTML5 technologies such as Server Sent Events (SSE) and EventSource API.
- Socket.io: Socket.io is a popular JavaScript library that simplifies real-time web application development by enabling bidirectional event-based communication between the browser and server over websockets or long polling HTTP connections.
- Jetty Websocket Server: The Jetty Websocket Server provides a low level but highly extensible infrastructure to build custom websocket solutions on top of the Java platform. It was designed from the ground up to scale efficiently while reducing system resource consumption, making it ideal for high performance environments with limited system resources.
- Netty Websocket Server: Netty is a Java-based, asynchronous I/O (input/output) framework that allows developers to rapidly build high-performance web and enterprise applications. It includes an integrated websocket server that makes it easy to create real-time web applications with low latency and scalability requirements.
- Glassfish Websocket Server: Glassfish is an open source application server developed by Oracle for use in creating enterprise applications written in Java. It includes integrated support for websockets, making it easy to develop highly interactive web experiences quickly and easily.
Benefits of Open Source WebSocket Servers
- Increased Flexibility: Open source websocket servers provide significantly more flexibility than their proprietary counterparts. This flexibility allows developers to customize the server with additional features and functions to meet their specific needs.
- Reduced Costs: Since open source websocket servers are free to use, they can save organizations a significant amount of money compared to the cost of using commercial, proprietary software.
- Higher Quality: Open source websocket servers tend to be of higher quality than many commercial products because they are developed by teams of dedicated open source contributors who often have extensive experience in both development and networking.
- Increased Security: Open source websockets offer greater levels of security as there is a larger number of eyes that can help detect potential bugs or vulnerabilities as well as suggest ways to fix them quickly if any arise.
- Better Support: The development team behind an open source project is usually very active in providing support for users via various channels, such as mailing lists, forums, IRC channels, etc., which ensures that users get accurate and timely answers when they need them.
- Improved Scalability: Open source websockets offer much better scalability than many commercially available solutions since they are designed from the ground up with scalability in mind and have been heavily tested before being released for public use.
- Increased Reliability: Open source websockets tend to be more reliable than their proprietary counterparts as they are developed by experienced professionals who have tested and optimized them for performance, ensuring that the server remains stable.
What Types of Users Use Open Source WebSocket Servers?
- Web Developers: Web developers who are using websockets to create websites and applications that use real-time communication.
- Mobile Developers: Mobile developers who are using websockets to create mobile apps that can communicate with other devices in real time.
- Game Developers: Game developers who are using websockets to make online multiplayer games that require real-time communication.
- System Administrators: System administrators who are setting up open source websocket servers for their organizations or clients, configuring them for optimal performance and security.
- DevOps Professionals: DevOps professionals who are managing web infrastructure at scale, automating websocket server deployments and maintenance tasks.
- Scientists: Scientists who are utilizing open source websocket servers for their research projects, enabling real-time data collection and analysis.
- Educators: Educators who use open source websocket servers as part of their teaching material for lessons related to networks or distributed systems engineering.
- IoT Device Manufacturers: IoT device manufacturers using open source websockets to enable quick setup of their devices on a network, allowing remote control and monitoring from anywhere in the world.
- Network Architects: Network architects who are using websockets to design secure and resilient networks that can handle large amounts of traffic, ensuring low latency and high throughput.
How Much Do Open Source WebSocket Servers Cost?
Open source web socket servers are available to download and use at no cost. That said, setting up and running a web socket server requires time and effort, as well as other technical resources such as hardware and software. So while the initial cost for an open source web socket server is free, there can be significant costs incurred downstream in terms of setup, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, and security. Additionally, depending on the size of your organization's needs, there may be additional costs associated with larger data transfers or increased scalability. Finally, if you require specialized features or services not available in an open source solution there may be additional license fees for a commercial websocket product.
What Software Do Open Source WebSocket Servers Integrate With?
Open source websocket servers can integrate with a variety of software types. These include web applications, streaming solutions, messaging platforms, and chatbots such as Slack and Discord. For instance, an open source websocket server can be used to enable real-time communication between a web application's backend and its frontend. It also allows for the registration of client subscriptions and automatic messages when data changes are detected. Open source websocket servers can also be used to stream audio, video, or other types of media in real time to web clients. Additionally, they can power messaging platforms for different user groups such as team members within an organization or customers interacting with a business's customer service system. Finally, they can facilitate more complex interactions by powering chatbot systems that can respond to human input in natural language processing formats.
Recent Trends Related to Open Source WebSocket Servers
- Open source websocket servers are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to provide real-time communication and allow for bi-directional data transfer between a web client and server.
- As more developers have become familiar with the concept of websockets, they have created a variety of open source websocket servers that can be used in various applications.
- Open source websocket servers offer many advantages over traditional web technologies such as scalability, greater performance, and easier maintenance.
- Furthermore, open source websocket servers are generally more secure than proprietary solutions because the code is open for public review and inspection.
- Finally, open source web socket servers are often free to use, which allows developers to rapidly experiment with ideas without having to invest money in expensive software licenses or development tools.
How Users Can Get Started With Open Source WebSocket Servers
Getting started with open source websocket servers can be a relatively simple process. First, you'll need to decide which websocket server to use.
Once you know which websocket server you want to use, the next step is downloading the appropriate files from their respective websites and installing them on your web server. Depending on which websocket server you're using, the installation instructions will vary; so make sure you read any accompanying documentation closely for best results.
Now that your websocket server is installed, it's time to configure it to suit your needs. You may need to write some code in order to further customize the settings of your websocket connection but this should be fairly straightforward if you've already downloaded all the necessary files and followed all of the setup instructions correctly.
Finally, when everything is configured properly and running as expected, it's time to put your open source web socket server into action by writing client-side JavaScript code that interacts with it. The exact JavaScript syntax will depend on which websocked server you are using; so once again check out each project's website for details about how their particular API works so you don't get lost along the way.
Following these steps should allow you to quickly and easily get started with open source web socket servers.
