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WebSockets using Socket.io
Learn how to create real-time, interactive web applications using WebSockets and Socket.io in this step-by-step developer course.
From understanding WebSocket fundamentals to building a fully functional live chat app, this course by The Net Ninja-style walkthrough covers everything you need to get started with real-time client-server communication in JavaScript.
Across five practical lessons, you’ll dive deep into how WebSockets work, how to connect clients and servers using Socket.io, how to send and broadcast data, and how to create live “user typing” feedback.
By the end, you’ll have a working knowledge of Socket.io events, broadcasting, and DOM interaction — skills essential for building modern real-time web apps, multiplayer games, dashboards, or chat platforms.
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This course includes
Learn the core concepts of WebSockets and how real-time communication works
Set up a Socket.io server and client from scratch
Build a fully functional live chat application step-by-step
Understand event emission and broadcasting between clients and servers
Implement real-time “User is typing…” indicators
Manage client connections and dynamic message handling
Integrate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a responsive real-time interface
Gain hands-on experience in Socket.io event handling (emit, on, broadcast)
Perfect for beginners learning real-time apps with Node.js & JavaScript
