Server-Sent Events (SSE) in Go: Real-Time Server-to-Client Streaming

    Backend Communication Current: Server-Sent Events HTTP Polling Patterns All Posts WebSockets What are Server-Sent Events (SSE)? Server-Sent Events (SSE) is a server push technology that enables servers to push real-time updates to clients over a single HTTP connection. Unlike WebSockets, SSE is uni-directional (server → client only) and uses the standard HTTP protocol, making it simpler and more reliable through proxies and firewalls. ...

    January 26, 2025 · 16 min · Rafiul Alam