REST API (HTTP) vs Websockets - Concept Overview With Example

Be A Better Dev • November 18, 2021
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Learn the differnce between a REST API and Websockets in this practical example. In this video, we use a realtime chatting application as a toy example to understand the difference between REST APIs and Websockets. We examine the problem through the lens of both technologies and show how the approach will be different using one over the other. Become a Better Developer Using the Courses I Recommend Below: - Master FAANG Coding Interviews - https://bit.ly/3CVgRN9 - Learn AWS From Scratch - https://bit.ly/3gasoAm - Master Python here - https://bit.ly/3yJFJpI 🎉SUPPORT BE A BETTER DEV🎉 Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/beabetterdev 📚 MY RECOMMENDED READING LIST FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS📚 Clean Code - https://amzn.to/37T7xdP Clean Architecture - https://amzn.to/3sCEGCe Head First Design Patterns - https://amzn.to/37WXAMy Domain Driven Design - https://amzn.to/3aWSW2W Code Complete - https://amzn.to/3ksQDrB The Pragmatic Programmer - https://amzn.to/3uH4kaQ Algorithms - https://amzn.to/3syvyP5 Working Effectively with Legacy Code - https://amzn.to/3kvMza7 Refactoring - https://amzn.to/3r6FQ8U 🎙 MY RECORDING EQUIPMENT 🎙 Shure SM58 Microphone - https://amzn.to/3r5Hrf9 Behringer UM2 Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/2MuEllM XLR Cable - https://amzn.to/3uGyZFx Acoustic Sound Absorbing Foam Panels - https://amzn.to/3ktIrY6 Desk Microphone Mount - https://amzn.to/3qXMVIO Logitech C920s Webcam - https://amzn.to/303zGu9 Fujilm XS10 Camera - https://amzn.to/3uGa30E Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 Lens - https://amzn.to/3rentPe Neewer 2 Piece Studio Lights - https://amzn.to/3uyoa8p 💻 MY DESKTOP EQUIPMENT 💻 Dell 34 inch Ultrawide Monitor - https://amzn.to/2NJwph6 Autonomous ErgoChair 2 - https://bit.ly/2YzomEm Autonomous SmartDesk 2 Standing Desk - https://bit.ly/2YzomEm MX Master 3 Productivity Mouse - https://amzn.to/3aYwKVZ Das Keyboard Prime 13 MX Brown Mechanical- https://amzn.to/3uH6VBF Veikk A15 Drawing Tablet - https://amzn.to/3uBRWsN 🌎 Find me here: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeABetterDevv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beabetterdevv/ Patreon - Donations help fund additional content - https://www.patreon.com/beabetterdev #REST #Websockets #API