WebSockets for real-time bidirectional communication

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WebSockets enable real-time, full-duplex communication between client and server. I create WebSocket connections with new WebSocket(url) for persistent connections. The protocol uses ws:// or wss:// (secure) URLs. Events like onopen, onmessage, onerror, and onclose handle connection lifecycle. The send() method transmits data to the server. WebSockets are ideal for chat applications, live notifications, collaborative editing, and real-time dashboards. Automatic reconnection logic handles network disruptions. Message queuing ensures no data loss during disconnections. WebSockets dramatically improve real-time features over polling.