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Mechanisms for negotiating and upgrading standard HTTP connections to persistent protocols.
Distinguishing note: Focuses on the handshake process for protocol switching rather than general HTTP routing.
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This project provides a comprehensive implementation of the WebSocket protocol, enabling persistent, bidirectional communication between clients and servers. It handles the low-level complexities of the protocol, including the initial HTTP upgrade handshake and the encapsulation of data into discrete binary frames. By managing these connections, it allows applications to exchange data instantly without the overhead associated with repeated standard request cycles. The library distinguishes itself through its focus on high-frequency message exchange and concurrent connection management. It uti
Upgrades standard stateless HTTP connections to persistent bidirectional streams via header negotiation.