WebSockets allow for real-time, full-duplex communication between the client and server.
WebSocket connections are persistent, reducing the overhead of repeated HTTP requests.
React provides hooks and component lifecycle methods that can help manage WebSocket connections.
The WebSocket connection is created when the component mounts (useEffect runs).
WebSocket provides several events to interact with: onopen, onmessage, onclose, onerror.
You can handle WebSocket messages by updating the state each time a new message is received.
WebSocket connections may occasionally disconnect, and handling reconnection logic can ensure that your app remains robust.
For secured WebSocket connections, use token-based authentication (e.g., JWT) to authenticate users before allowing them to connect to the WebSocket server.
There are several third-party libraries that can simplify WebSocket integration in React.
Integrating WebSockets into a React application is a powerful way to enable real-time features, such as live data updates or interactive user experiences.