WebSockets Glossary Definition

WebSockets is a Web or Internet protocol concept used when clients and servers exchange requests, responses, metadata, or real-time messages.

Developers, administrators, and security teams use this concept when troubleshooting traffic, designing APIs, configuring servers, or documenting Web behavior.

Related concepts include Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure and URL.

Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.