<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Building real-time web applications like chat or live tracking? Understand WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and Polling.</li><li>Polling is simple, SSE offers one-way communication, and WebSockets provide bi-directional power.</li><li>Choose based on latency, update frequency, bidirectionality needed, and application complexity.</li><li>Combine approaches for different features like notifications, chat, and background sync tasks.</li><li>Consider MVP needs, dashboard tools, or interactive applications when selecting the right protocol.</li></ul>

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