WebSocket connectivity

WebSocket is a data distribution method offered by CONSTI to make its crypto price feeds available to customers.

A WebSocket connectivity is a communication protocol that provides a communication channel over a single, long-lived connection. It is designed to enhance the efficiency of real-time, bidirectional communication between a client (such as a web browser) and a server. Unlike traditional HTTP connections, which are stateless and involve separate requests and responses, WebSocket allows for continuous communication in both directions without the need to repeatedly establish new connections.

WebSocket is particularly useful for applications that require low latency and real-time updates, such as online gaming, financial trading platforms, chat applications, and live streaming services. The protocol is characterized by its simplicity, enabling a persistent and efficient connection that facilitates the instantaneous exchange of data between the client and server. WebSocket connections begin with a handshake, and once established, they remain open, allowing for the efficient transmission of messages in both directions.

The WebSocket protocol operates over a single, dedicated WebSocket connection, reducing the overhead associated with repeatedly opening and closing connections for each interaction. This results in a more responsive and resource-efficient communication channel, making WebSocket connectivity a valuable technology for modern, interactive web applications.

All real-time crypto price feeds of CONSTI come by default as a WebSocket implementation, but they are also available using http requests.