Websockets Deep Dive

Websockets are promising us the future we've always wanted with real time web applications, providing a bidirectional communication channel between the client and browser with no need to poll from the client. Come see how to start leveraging websockets and explore various implementations available.

This session will cover websockets in deep detail in accordance with the specifications and demonstrate them in currently supported browsers. An in depth coverage of client side libraries such as Socket.IO for older browsers as well as support on the server side for various languages and platforms will also be provided.

About James Carr

James is a contractor in the St.Louis area that shares a passion for software craftsmanship and has enjoyed software development since he wrote his first program in Basic on the Tandy Color Computer 3 way back in 1988.

In addition to a passion for technology, he also has a keen interest in improving teamwork and collaboration through interactive activities to get people thinking creatively and develop stronger, richer communication channels with their stakeholders.

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