Real-Time Data in Frontend Applications: WebSockets, SSE, and Beyond

In today鈥檚 digital age, the demand for real-time data in frontend applications has surged dramatically. Users expect instantaneous updates, seamless interactions, and dynamic content without the need for manual refreshes. This blog post delves into various methods for handling real-time data in frontend applications, including WebSockets, Server-Sent Events (SSE), and emerging technologies such as HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 Push, WebTransport, GraphQL Subscriptions, and gRPC Streams. We鈥檒l explore their implementation patterns, performance considerations, and relevant use cases. ...

June 8, 2024 路 8 min 路 1615 words 路 Omid Farhang

Integrating GraphQL with Angular: A Practical Guide

GraphQL is a powerful query language for APIs, providing a flexible and efficient alternative to REST. Combining it with Angular, a robust front-end framework, can lead to highly dynamic and responsive web applications. In this guide, we鈥檒l explore how to integrate GraphQL with Angular, leveraging the Apollo Client for seamless data management. 1. Introduction to GraphQL and Angular What is GraphQL? GraphQL is an open-source data query language developed by Facebook. It allows clients to request exactly the data they need, making APIs more flexible and efficient. ...

June 1, 2024 路 5 min 路 922 words 路 Omid Farhang