Websockets Vs. Http: Stop Choosing the Wrong Protocol
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The article compares WebSockets and HTTP, discussing their differences and use cases, while the discussion revolves around the choice of protocol and its implications.
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As a former rails developer (disabled now), I also hard disagree with some of his examples.
I encourage the writer to do more to educate himself before making such broad proclamations.
HTTP3 is a different beast, but more complex than needed outside the browser.